AAP General News (Australia)
04-27-2009
Vic:Australia in good position to tackle swine flu- Roxon
The federal government says Australia is in a good position to respond quickly to the
threat of the deadly swine flu.
So far the flu has claimed the lives of 86 people in Mexico and spread to the United
States and Canada.
Health Minister NICOLA ROXON says Australia has a stockpile of almost nine million
doses of anti-viral drugs which have proved to be effective overseas.
She says the government's crisis health committee is meeting today to decide if new
steps .. such as screening incoming overseas passengers at airports .. will be introduced.
The minister has also urged people to be alert to this very serious health issue.
AAP RTV jxt/gfr/sw
KEYWORD: FLU ROXON (MELBOURNE)
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