New Zealand abandoned its battle to contain the swine flu virus Friday as officials said widespread transmission of the infection meant there were likely more than 1,000 cases nationwide.
New government regulations mean parents who defy rules that require children exposed to swine flu to stay home from school for up to seven days could face fines of up to 500 new Zealand dollars ($320).
Numerous travelers have been quarantined over swine flu concerns in China, including other school groups from California and Maryland.
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