Captured mice 'free from diseases'

Public health departments in Beijing dismissed public fears of mouse-borne infections after at least 80 white mice were captured near Beijing Olympic Park on Tuesday.

He Xiong, deputy director of the Beijing Center for Disease Control and Prevention, said on Wednesday that all the mice had been captured and would be disposed of properly.

"Lab tests on them showed they are free from any bacteria or viruses, so the public doesn't need to panic. It's safe to visit the park," He said.