China quarantines to contain flu

Published: 4 May 2009 y., Monday

Authorities delivered supplies to people at Metropark hotel, where travellers have been quarantined for a week after a Mexican guest tested positive for the H1N1 flu.

 

Approximately 200 guests and 100 staff were ordered to stay in the hotel for the next seven days.

 

 

Šaltinis: Reuters
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