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/^t/First of all, the border with the country afflicted by a plague should be closed. No people, animals and goods should be allowed to cross the border line. International trade, both export and import, routes must be canceled. No tourists travelling to or from the country where a bubonic or similar plague has occured must be let to cross the border. The ban on crossing the boundaries is crucial as the viruses and bacterias that cause the disease are most likely to dwell on people and animals. Food is also dangerous, as it is a product that has a direct contact with humans. The ban on crossing the boundaries must be imposed by the bordering countries mutually, so that smuggling would be reduced. The controlling offices should have more staff, so as to manage to check the border line more thoroughly.