China: CHP closely monitors fatal human case of avian influenza A(H5N6) in Mainland
submited by kickingbird at Sep, 29, 2021 18:44 PM from The Government of HongKong S.A.R Press Releases
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health of HongKong S.A.R is (September 29) closely monitoring a human case of avian influenza A(H5N6) in the Mainland, and again urged the public to maintain strict personal, food and environmental hygiene both locally and during travel.
The case involves a 26-year-old woman living in Guilin in Guangxi, who had contact with live domestic poultry before the onset of symptoms. She developed symptoms on August 14 and was admitted for treatment on August 19. The patient has passed away.
From 2014 to date, 45 human cases of avian influenza A(H5N6) have been reported by Mainland health authorities.
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The case involves a 26-year-old woman living in Guilin in Guangxi, who had contact with live domestic poultry before the onset of symptoms. She developed symptoms on August 14 and was admitted for treatment on August 19. The patient has passed away.
From 2014 to date, 45 human cases of avian influenza A(H5N6) have been reported by Mainland health authorities.
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