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Update Date: 2009/04/27 12:35
The United States and Mexico have reported outbreaks of swine flu. The Executive Yuan convened a "Cross-Ministry Coordination Meeting" with various government departments. Health Minister Yeh Chin-chuan stated that the government is on high alert regarding the outbreak, and while the public needs to be vigilant, there is no need for excessive panic. Wearing masks is an immediate and effective protective measure. Yeh Chin-chuan also explained that the so-called "swine flu" virus is a "new type" of influenza virus originating from pigs, but it is a mutated strain that is no longer related to pigs. Consuming pork is also safe, and the public can rest assured.
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Yeh Chin-chuan: "Swine Flu" is A New Influenza Virus Unrelated to Pigs
The United States and Mexico have reported outbreaks of swine flu. The Executive Yuan convened a "Cross-Ministry Coordination Meeting" with various government departments. Health Minister Yeh Chin-chuan stated that the government is on high alert regarding the outbreak, and while the public needs to be vigilant, there is no need for excessive panic. Wearing masks is an immediate and effective protective measure. Yeh Chin-chuan also explained that the so-called "swine flu" virus is a "new type" of influenza virus originating from pigs, but it is a mutated strain that is no longer related to pigs. Consuming pork is also safe, and the public can rest assured.
Source: http://tw. news. yahoo. com/ article/ url/ d/ a/ 090427/ 1/ 1ihwf. html