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Bird flu control long-term task: Vice Premier
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2005-12-17 10:01
The prevention and control of bird flu is still a long-term and arduous task
for the Chinese people though initial achievements have been made so far this
year, Vice Premier Hui Liangyu said Friday.
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Vice-Premier Hui Liangyu
[Xinhua]
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"We must remain alert to possible outbreak or spread of the epidemic and win
the 'tough battle'," he said at the fourth meeting of the national headquarters
for bird flu prevention and control, which Hui serves as the head.
Some 30 outbreaks of bird flu have been reported in 11 provinces and regions
of China so far this year, with six human cases of bird flu confirmed.
The successive bird flu outbreaks in certain regions have been effectively
contained and the frequency of outbreaks has dropped significantly. "People in
the bird flu-hit areas are in a good mood and their production and lives are
sound," the vice premier said.
However, he cautioned, that potential triggers of bird flu outbreaks remain
in winter, during which the bird flu virus is highly active. The country's bird
flu prevention and control systems are to be improved.
"We have to fully understand the long-term nature and arduousness of the
campaign, remain highly vigilant and prepared to reinforce the results made and
win the 'tough battle' against bird flu."
He urged people to strictly carry out the epidemic monitoring, diagnosis and
reporting system, and improve quarantines, vaccine research and poultry raising
conditions.
As the News Year's Day and the Spring Festival approach, the vice premier
stressed that poultry and poultry product markets should be put under
intensified supervision to ensure food safety.
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