Source: CCTV.com
04-28-2009 10:53
Special Report: Swine flu raises world concernChina has moved swiftly to prevent swine flu infection. Incoming travelers are being monitored, and any flu-like symptoms must be reported. Authorities are also tightening quarantine measures for pork and live pigs.
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| China has moved swiftly to prevent swine flu infection. |
Temperature check systems are being used in entry halls and airports in Shenzhen, Shanghai and Guangzhou. All tourists coming from the American Continent must be checked.
Staff of Shenzhen Inspection & Quarantine Admin. says, "if any flu-like symptom is found, we will immediately take measures to inspect and isolate the
More than 80 thousand overseas buyers are at the Canton Fair in Guangzhou. They've all been checked and are being monitored by local health officials.
China has also tightened inspection for pig farms. All vehicles entering and leaving this farm in Zhejiang province are being disinfected. Farmers say they won't bring in live pigs from the Americas, to ensure safety.
Inspection has also been strengthened at meat markets. Although many people are still buying pork, most choose to buy only at large supermarkets. Officials in Guangdong and Zhejiang provinces say there are no imported pork products on sale in local markets.
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Editor:Qin Yongjing
