Young Jeezy, US rapper has been obligatory to reschedule a gig at the University of Delaware after four students experienced positive for swine flu. It is informed by university sources that this pronouncement has been given out “in light of the recent incidents of influenza”. Ticket manager told that administrative board is trying to reschedule and there would be “no refunds until a new date is announced”. It is noted that several gigs are being postponed in Mexico after epidemic spread in that area. US group Los Lobos, well-renowned for their 1987 worldwide hit La Bamba, as well as songsters Alejandro Fernandez and Marco Antonio Solis, are among the performances, affected by the postponement in Mexico.

Kieran Hebden, British composer, recognized as Four Tet has also delayed a gig in Mexico City, according to trade magazine Music Week. He had been due to play at Pasaje America, which would have been his first concert in Mexico. He had been due to perform at Pasaje America, which would have been his first gig in Mexico. His spokesman said the gig would be rescheduled. The Jonas Brothers and Metallica are still planned to carry out in Monterrey and Mexico City in the upcoming weeks. In the meantime, Japanese artiste Cornelius has delayed his North American trip because of “swine flu concerns and increased governmental travel restrictions”. Swine flu cases have now been deep-rooted in 12 countries over three continents and are supposed in more than 160 causalities.

This news report is written by Nabila Tanvir who is a freelance writer and researcher.