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Chinese vice premier calls for int'l cooperation against A/H1N1 flu

2009-08-22 08:02 BJT

Warning of a possible mutation of the influenza, China was currently accelerating its development and reserve of drugs and vaccines for the A/H1N1 virus, Li said.

Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang addresses the International Scientific Symposium on Influenza A(H1N1) Pandemic Response and Preparedness in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 21, 2009. (Xinhua/Rao Aimin)
Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang addresses the International Scientific
Symposium on Influenza A(H1N1) Pandemic Response and Preparedness in
Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 21, 2009.(Xinhua/Rao Aimin)

He called on the international community to join hands in curbing the spread of major infectious diseases, including the A/H1N1 influenza, in the world.

"China is willing to enhance its cooperation with the world, to strengthen our abilities to deal with public health incidents and effectively curb major infectious diseases, in order to contribute to the health of the people in China and in the world," he said.

The Chinese mainland reported 2,976 cases of the A/H1N1 influenza as of Thursday afternoon. More than 2,650 infected people have recovered.

Editor: Zhang Ning | Source: Xinhua