A/H1N1 cases detected in Chinese schools

Schools in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region have resumed morning checkup for students and teachers after reports of at least two A/H1N1 cases, China's health authorities said. Chinese news agency (Xihnua) reported that an urgent circular jointly released by the region's education and health departments indicated that all high schools, primary schools, and kindergartens should perform morning inquiry and examination. The circular said any class with three confirmed A/H1N1 cases should be suspended for 15 days, and a school would be suspended for 15 days in case of seven cases being confirmed.