Japan to boost efforts to prevent entry of swine flu

Japan to boost efforts to prevent entry of swine flu

TOKYO, Japan - Officials at the Ministry of Health and Labor receive telephone calls from the public seeking advice from experts on preventive measures for flu as part of the government's stepped up efforts to prevent a swine flu pandemic in the country. (Kyodo)

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