China virus spreads to the capital

The number of people affected by the deadly EV-71 virus has risen to more than 9,000, including people in Beijing, Chinese officials have said.

 

Beijing health officials said on Monday that there were 1,482 reported cases of the infection in the capital.

 

At least 26 children have died so far from the severe form of foot and mouth disease.

 

Officials said the city health authorities were on high alert and might "suggest" that schools and day-care centres be closed if the situation worsens.

 

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