Premier Li calls for strict implementation of containment measures
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Chinese Premier Li Keqiang led a meeting on preventing and controlling the spread of the new coronavirus. Li is the newly-appointed leader of a task force that will coordinate efforts to combat the outbreak. The meeting called for strict implementation of President Xi Jinping's orders on containing the virus. President Xi emphasized the need to strengthen measures in Wuhan and to ensure the city has enough medical supplies and personnel. Premier Li called for accelerated efforts to develop a vaccine. And he stressed the need for transparent disclosure of  information. He also proposed that the Spring Festival holiday be extended.