Gov't drafts guidelines on stemming spread of new flu

Gov't drafts guidelines on stemming spread of new flu

TOKYO, Japan - The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare presents to a panel of experts on Jan. 19 draft guidelines aimed at preventing contagion in the event of an outbreak of a hitherto unknown influenza. The ministry, which hosted the experts meeting, hopes to draw up the guidelines in March. (Kyodo)

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