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China confirms 31 more cases; total is now 196

BEIJING -- China reported 31 more cases of swine flu, bringing the total on the mainland Monday to 196.

The Health Ministry said on its Web site late Sunday that the cities of Beijing and Shanghai have reported more cases, as did provinces in central, eastern and southern China.

The world's most populous country has quarantined travelers — including New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin — on the slightest suspicion of contact with an infected person, and has increased surveillance of the virus with temperature checks on incoming passengers at airports.

There have been no reports of deaths. Hong Kong, which tallies swine flu cases separately, said late Sunday it had confirmed eight more cases, bringing the Chinese territory's total to 92.

The World Health Organization said that as of last Friday, 74 countries have reported more than 29,000 cases of the virus, with 145 deaths worldwide.

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