Vice premier visits A/H1N1 flu patient

Li Keqiang later went to the hospital's medical laboratory to view their work. He told scientists there that research into vaccines to treat the disease is just as important as preventing it.

Vice Premier Li Keqiang visited the patient cofirmed with  the a/H1N1 virus in Chengdu Infectious Disease Hospital on behalf of Chinese President Hu Jintao and Premier Wen Jiabao.

In a meeting with local officials after the inspection, Li Keqiang emphasized the importance of information transparency. He said evidence has surfaced that the A/H1N1 virus is curable and preventable. People should be informed and educated about the disease.