Piscataway, NJ April 3, 2013
This week the World Health Organization reported 3 cases in which humans were infected with Avian Influenza A (H7N9) Virus in China. These are the first reports ever in which the H7N9 strain has been shown to have infected humans. Currently, it is unclear whether or not the virus can be spread via human‑to‑human contact, however genetic sequences for the virus have been published, and the Center for Disease Control has already reported the start of vaccine development for the virus.
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Beijing, China’s capital city for over 700 years, is rich in history, both ancient and modern. Beijing is home to some of the finest remnants of China’s imperial past, most famously the Great Wall of China, China’s legendary line of defense; the Forbidden City, the largest and best-preserved ancient imperial palace complex in the world; the Temple of Heaven, fascinating site of imperial worship; and the Summer Palace, a lovely imperial garden. There is also Tian’anmen Square where the People’s Republic of China was inaugurated by Chairman Mao. 