Philippine health chief to Pacquiao: Stay in U.S.

MANILA, Philippines -- The Philippine health secretary urged Filipino boxing idol Manny Pacquiao to postpone his triumphant return to his homeland after beating Ricky Hatton to help prevent the spread of swine flu from the United States. Health Secretary Francisco Duque III told reporters the World Health Organization made the "strong recommendation" for Pacquiao and his entourage to remain in Los Angeles and observe self-quarantine until next week because the virus was found to have spread in that US city. Duque said there are concerns that Pacquiao's motorcade in Manila and other parts of the country could pose a risk of spreading the virus if he or anyone in his group is infected. The Philippines has yet to confirm its first case of swine flu. http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/boxing/news/story?id=4144739