SWINE FLUE IN CONGO
Congo confirms five cases of swine flu
Congolese authorities say plans are in place to stop the spread of the A(H1N1) virus and a media campaign has been launched. 
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Published: October 28, 2009 18:42h
The Republic of Congo confirmed its first cases of swine flu on Wednesday after health authorities said five school students had been diagnosed with the virus.
- The five students have been quarantined to prevent infecting the other children - Alexis Elira Dokekias, the country's director of public health, told reporters.
Congolese authorities say plans are in place to stop the spread of the A(H1N1) virus and a media campaign has been launched to inform the public on how to prevent contamination.
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