13:27, 30 April 2009 | GMT +5
H1N1 influenza unconnected with pork consumption
ASTANA. April 30. KAZINFORM As of April 28, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) have confirmed 64 human cases of H1N1 influenza in the United States; Kazinform refers to the US Embassy in Kazakhstan.

The H1N1 flu outbreak is being spread from person to person. None of the confirmed human cases in the United States was the result of exposure to swine, and the CDC, the World Health Organization (WHO), and the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) all state that there is no evidence that this virus is transmitted by meat.
There have been no reports of this H1N1 influenza occurring in live pigs in the United States or anywhere else. A network of federal veterinarians, state animal health officials, and private practitioners are regularly involved with monitoring U.S. swine for signs of significant disease.
We understand the Kazakhstani veterinary authorities? concern and desire to be cautious, and we are working closely with our Kazakhstani partners to answer all of their questions. Absent any risk to human or animal health, there is no basis for any import restrictions on U.S. pork or other meat products related to concern over H1N1 influenza. We look forward to a quick resumption of normal meat trade with Kazakhstan.