by admin on May 2, 2009
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Seoul, May 2 (DPA) South Korea Saturday reported East Asia’s second human case of swine flu as other countries in the region sought to minimise the risks of infections by cancelling flights and imposing visa requirements on Mexico, the worst-hit country in the outbreak. The 51-year-old nun in South Korea confirmed to have the H1N1 strain of the flu has been isolated in hospital since Tuesday after displaying flu symptoms following her return a week ago from Mexico,
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Asia tries to block swine flu after four confirmed cases (Lead)
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by admin on May 2, 2009
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Asia, a continent that has battled deadly viruses such as the H5N1 bird flu and SARS in recent years, has been taking steps to ward off the new lethal flu strain virus. Following are some details of how Asian countries are responding to the crisis AUSTRALIA Pandemic plans in full swing. Govt approves tough new powers to detain and disinfect people suspected of carrying swine flu. All incoming flights have to declare suspected flu cases on arrival, make inflight announcements. International pass
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Measures in Asia against deadly flu
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