China urges overseas Chinese to step up flu prevention

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China's Ministry of Education is reminding all Chinese students studying abroad to stay vigilant and take necessary preventive measures against the A/H1N1 virus.

As the A/H1N1 virus continues to spread in various countries and regions. The ministry is urging Chinese students studying abroad to remain keenly aware of the evolving situation. It is also asking the students to take preventive steps to guard against the flu. And to see a doctor if they do not feel well.

The ministry is also asking all Chinese students returning to China to confirm they have not contracted the A/H1N1 virus. All of the confirmed cases on the Chinese mainland, as well as in the Hong Kong S.A.R. and Taiwan had recently returned from North America.