Mexico reported no new deaths from swine flu overnight, giving health experts more reason to be optimistic that the worst is over at the epicentre of the outbreak, despite new cases being confirmed across Europe and Asia.

Restaurants in Mexico City were today ordered to serve only takeout food to help prevent the spread of swine flu.

Ruling party candidate Felipe Calderon declared victory in Mexico’s closest presidential race ever, saying today that his 370,000-vote lead was insurmountable.