In Mexico City, hundreds of faithful gathered to pray outside the church of Saint Jude Thaddaeus � the saint of lost causes - amid the swine flu outbreak gripping the city.
Governments worldwide have been tightening health controls in response to the Mexican swine flu outbreak. Taiwan has ordered any visitors showing symptoms to be quarantined.
In New Zealand a doctor takes a swab from a passenger who arrived with flu symptoms from the US. The woman was quarantined for 24 hours in hospital before being allowed to continue her journey to Australia.
At Jakarta's international airport, a thermal scanner checked passengers' temperatures.
Authorities in Hong Kong say all inbound travellers will soon have to fill out a health declaration form and undergo temperature checks at borders. This man was taking no chances.
Airline crews are among those taking precautions against the deadly virus.
Restaurants and cafes in Mexico City have been ordered to close for customers dining in, although a takeaway service is still available.
Stores like this one in Tokyo are stocking their shelves with face masks and other protective items as concern about contracting the deadly virus increases.
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