Asian countries to improve swine flu alert
As the swine flu suspect killed in Mexico as many as 81 lives, while more than 1,000 people suspected of infection, could trigger a pandemic, health officials in Asian countries can not be complacent, vigilance urged citizens and visitors pay attention to whether the pig influenza-like symptoms.
World Health Organization warned could trigger large-scale swine flu epidemic, and called it "caused public health emergencies of international concern", the organization called on all countries to strengthen the monitoring of the virus.
Asian countries have gone through Shas (SARS) suffering hardships in recent years has been the threat of avian flu virus, so governments have taken measures to prevent the spread of new influenza epidemic.
Malaysia checkpoints start preventive mechanisms
Malaysian Ministry of Health yesterday launched prevention mechanism at all points, close scrutiny of incoming passengers to prevent spread of swine flu in Malaysia.
Malaysian Health Minister Liao Lai said that swine flu in Mexico has been the risk of transmission to the point where people no longer like before the bird flu as from birds to humans or livestock, so people must be vigilant, do not let swine flu " invasion. " As for those who have in the April 17 or after to Mexico, the United States the people of California or Texas, contact the Health Ministry must immediately undergo a medical examination to ensure that no infected with swine flu.
Japanese Airport to strengthen quarantine
Japan stepped up airport passengers from Mexico to quarantine, in addition to distribution of face masks, the quarantine officials to use thermal imaging cameras to monitor the entry of the crowd if it was a high fever. Meanwhile, the Japanese health officials are distributing flyers to prepare travelers to Mexico and the United States, urging them to wear masks and wash hands frequently to prevent swine influenza viruses.
According to the Japanese Ministry of Health officials, the Japanese people are very concerned about the outbreak of swine influenza; Ministry of Health set up the hotline, received 400 of inquiries a day on the phone. Japanese Agriculture Minister Shigeru Ishiba called on citizens to remain calm, and pointed out that cases of swine flu so far, only Mexico and the United States, there is no risk of infection. He also stressed that "Duffy" (Tamiflu) appear to effectively control the virus, while Japan has adequate supply.
Australia called on developing symptoms seek medical advice
Australia also urged the return just the Mexican nationals, if flu-like symptoms, they must immediately seek medical advice. Australian Ministry of Health spokesman said: "Australia has a good disease surveillance and control systems to detect and respond to emergency outbreaks."
In 2003, the outbreak of the Sars epidemic in Hong Kong and China, the most serious epidemic.
China is "closely"
Hong Kong is entering a serious alert
Chinese Ministry of Health said it is "closely" swine flu epidemic, and of appropriate monitoring and quarantine measures to prevent the spread of swine flu.
Hong Kong Food and Health Secretary York Chow said Hong Kong's response to flu alert level has risen to serious levels, as the swine flu will have a notifiable disease, the plane will be on deck and the community to step up publicity. Controller, Centre for Health Protection said the authorities will strengthen the risk management of the port, one find that visitors from infected areas swine flu symptoms will be immediately sent to hospital for isolation and treatment. He said that the test object is not limited visitors from Mexico.
South Korea held an emergency meeting of swine flu
Moreover, South Korea medical, agricultural and foreign ministry officials have held an emergency swine flu issue meetings; Vietnam launched a disease surveillance system to identify any suspected cases, while the World Health Organization for more information about the virus and prevention methods. In addition, the Philippines is also the border to strengthen quarantine of passengers.
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