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Three handball players confirmed A/H1N1 influenza at Chinese National Games
By (Xinhua)
Updated: 2009-10-19 13:49

JINAN: Three handball players from China's 11th National Games have tested positive for A/H1N1 influenza, local health administration confirmed here Monday.

The three athletes were found suspected Sunday, which resulted in the cancellation of a match between Anhui and Hebei Provinces.

From 15th to 18th, the Shandong Health Administration reported a total of 37 A/H1N1 influenza cases in the province. The others were found in four other cities, including Heze and Binzhou, mostly in local schools.

As of Monday, Shangdong Province has reported 592 A/H1N1 cases in total.