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Goa tracks down tourists with Swine Flu

In Uncategorized on April 28, 2009 at 5:46 pm

Goa, a popular vacation spot for the young and old alike might not be so welcoming for its latest visitor, Swine Flu. According to reports in The Hindu, Goa is tracking down about 500 British tourists who came to the sunny state post the flu outbreak in the western world.

Dr. Rajendra Tamba, epidemiologist, says of the state’s plan, “We will seek assistance of all the health workers posted at various health centres to get the throat swab samples of the visitors.”

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