21.   The disease is thought to be transmitted through close contact with infected pigs.

22.   The disease is believed to be passed from infected pigs to humans by the Culex mosquito.

23.   The health ministry has warned that the Hendra virus can be transmitted through direct contact with infected pigs.

24.   The Japanese encephalitis virus is transferred to humans from infected pigs by Culex mosquitoes, Abu Bakar said.

25.   The Singapore government said there was no danger of the disease spreading to the general public, as it was likely transmitted by contact with infected live pigs.

26.   Veterinary officials were trying to determine the source of the infected pigs, a process that could take several weeks.

27.   While the encephalitis is carried by pigs and transmitted by mosquitoes, the Hendra virus can be transmitted to humans through close contact with infected pigs and horses.

28.   Infected pigs develop pox marks on their feet and around their mouths and may die of convulsions.

29.   Premier Lien Chan instructed the COA to take immediate measures to stabilize the disease and prevent its spread and illegal transactions of infected pigs.

30.   Taiwan President Lee Teng-hui Saturday ordered in the military to help fight the spread of foot-and-mouth disease and assist in slaughtering infected pigs.