Warnings were issued earlier today in an attempt to calm public anxiety over the newly emerging H3N3 virus.  Evidence here also points to Mexican origins where domestic animals will frequently live under the same roof as their owners and pets. The strain, which has managed to cross yet another species-gap, has gained a foothold in Mexico City’s local dog population.

Initial indications from exhaustive laboratory tests have shown that the virus is much weaker than H1N1 – commonly known as Swine Flu – and so transmission from human-to-human is unlikely.

Sex tourists to Mexico, however, were recommended to steer well clear of chihuahuas.