China is closely watching the rising number of cases of swine flu around the world. At a State Council meeting chaired by Premier Wen Jiabao on Tuesday, discussion focused on how to keep the virus from entering China. The meeting has asked the Health Ministry, the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine and the Agriculture Ministry to form a united front to monitor and report on suspected cases.

As of Tuesday morning, no cases of swine flu had been reported in China, and a similar virus has not been found in pigs in the country.

Participants at the meeting said the country will remain on high alert, closely monitor the epidemic situation and safeguard public health and safety.

A series of measures to prevent an outbreak of the disease have been released...

Relevant government departments must follow the latest developments of the disease, and increase cooperation with other countries.

A joint prevention and control mechanism should be established to make emergency plans and monitor disease prevention.

Local entry-exit inspection and quarantine authorities must enhance testing and disinfection of people and vehicles coming from countries with swine flu.

The government should issue travel warnings for citizens traveling abroad.

Health authorities should enhance monitoring of pneumonia and influenza cases, set up a rapid reporting system and treat patients promptly.

Supervision of farms, slaughterhouses, agricultural markets and pork products should be tightened.

Drugs and clinical equipment to treat the disease should be made ready... research on swine flu infection should be stepped up... and more anti-viral vaccines and other treatments should be prepared.

The government should promptly report the latest information about the disease to the public.

TAKE GRAPHICS:

No cases of swine flu reported in China. No similar virus has been found in pigs in China.

Maintain a high alert and effectively monitor the situation.

Follow the latest developments and step up cooperation with other countries.

Establish a joint prevention and control mechanism.

Step up border inspection and quarantine controls. Test and disinfect people and vehicles coming from disease-hit countries.

Issue travel warnings for citizens going abroad.

Enhance monitoring of pneumonia and influenza patients. Set up a rapid reporting system and treat patients promptly.

Tighten supervision of farms, slaughterhouses, agricultural markets and pork products.

Prepare anti-viral drugs and clinical equipment.

Promptly report the latest disease information to the public.

(CCTV April 29, 2009)