Taiwan free of H7N9; rumor-mongers to be fined: CDC

Taipei, April 19 (CNA) Taiwan has not had any cases of human or animal infection of the new H7N9 avian flu virus, and anyone spreading rumors about the disease could be fined up to NT$500,000 (US$16,787.75), the Department of Health (DOH) said Friday.

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