5 bln RMB to prevent disease

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Source: CCTV.com | 05-06-2009 09:28

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The Chinese government will allocate 5 billion yuan for a special fund to prevent a possible A/H1N1 outbreak. Premier Wen Jiabao made the pledge at a State Council meeting in Beijing on Tuesday. He said China remains on alert for the virus and called on local governments to take concrete measures.

A Chinese citizen waits for boarding at Benito Juarez  international airport in Mexico City, capital of Mexico,  May 5, 2009. A total of 79 Chinese citizens left Mexico  City early Tuesday aboard a chartered flight sent by the  Chinese government. The plane took off from Mexico City,  heading towards Tijuana, northern Mexico, to lift 20 more  Chinese before returning to China. (Xinhua/David De la Paz)

The premier said China will strengthen quarantine checks at airports and land borders, trace visitors from virus-struck countries and regions, and sanitize public transport.