Gov. David Paterson said the order helps allocate the necessary resources to effectively combat H1N1 flu.
New York’s Gov. Paterson declares H1N1 state of emergency
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Broadening the number of health care professionals who can administer vaccine, New York Gov. David Paterson issued a sweeping executive order Thursday officially declaring a state of emergency due to the increase in H1N1 cases, including 75 H1N1-related deaths in New York state.