Flu experts across the world are studying samples isolated from the patients to assess the human pandemic potential of the strain

April 4, 2013

China Mobilizes to Fight New Bird Flu; Japan, HK on Guard

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In Japan, airports have put up posters at entry points warning all airline passengers from China to seek medical attention if they suspect they have bird flu.
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In Hong Kong, authorities activated the preliminary "Alert Response Level" under a preparedness plan for an influenza pandemic, which calls for close monitoring of chicken farms, vaccination, culling drills, and a suspension of imports of live birds from the mainland.

All passengers on flights in and out of Hong Kong were being asked to notify flight attendants or airport staff if they were feeling unwell.

Vietnam said it had banned poultry imports from China,  citing the risk from H7N9.
  
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