5 more viral deaths confirmed in China; epidemic said to wane
                   
people.com.cn     May 12, 2008            

Five more Chinese children have died of hand-foot-mouth disease (HFMD), officials said, taking the national toll to 39, but the epidemic is said to have been brought under control with more children being discharged from hospitals. ... ... Five more Chinese children have... [read full story]                

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