BELARUS NEWS AND ANALYSIS

DATE:

19/08/2009

Belarus records first case of swine flu - Health Ministry

MINSK. Aug 19 (Interfax) - Belarus has recorded its first case of swine flu after a Chinese national "who returned from China on August 10" was confirmed to have contracted the virus, a Health Ministry official said on Wednesday.

"Thirty-seven people have been identified with whom the patient has been in contact. After medical examinations and laboratory tests, the conclusion has been drawn that they are well," the official told Interfax.

"The Defense Ministry is in full control of the sanitary situation in the country," he said.

Source:

http://www.interfax.com/3/511987/news.aspx

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