04-27-2009, 10:12 PM
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<b>All passengers coming from the affected countries -- Mexico, United States, United Kingdom, France, Canada and New Zealand -- would be screened and those who have reached here till 10 days back would be tracked down and asked to report to the nearest medical centre</b>, Director General Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR) Dr VN Katoch said at a press conference here.
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http://www.hindu.com/2009/04/28/stories/...911100.htm
This story also mentions Spain. I also read somewhere that death toll is upto 143 ?
Please post ways to avoid getting infected. I have heard that avoiding touch and air is the best way to avoid it ? Surgical masks to avoid infection by air and frequent washing of hands to avoid infection by touch is the best way to avoid this. Any other tips please ? I need to travel and so does family (kids included)... <!--emo&
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<b>All passengers coming from the affected countries -- Mexico, United States, United Kingdom, France, Canada and New Zealand -- would be screened and those who have reached here till 10 days back would be tracked down and asked to report to the nearest medical centre</b>, Director General Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR) Dr VN Katoch said at a press conference here.
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http://www.hindu.com/2009/04/28/stories/...911100.htm
This story also mentions Spain. I also read somewhere that death toll is upto 143 ?
Please post ways to avoid getting infected. I have heard that avoiding touch and air is the best way to avoid it ? Surgical masks to avoid infection by air and frequent washing of hands to avoid infection by touch is the best way to avoid this. Any other tips please ? I need to travel and so does family (kids included)... <!--emo&
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