China: CHP closely monitors human case of avian influenza A(H5N6) in Mainland
submited by kickingbird at Nov, 1, 2021 22:50 PM from The Government of HongKong S.A.R Press Release
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health of HongKong S.A.R is (November 1) 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 58-year-old woman living in Yongzhou, Hunan Province, who had exposure to a live poultry market before the onset of symptoms. She developed symptoms on August 29, and was admitted for treatment on August 31. The patient is in serious condition.
From 2014 to date, 51 human cases of avian influenza A(H5N6) have been reported by Mainland health authorities.
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The case involves a 58-year-old woman living in Yongzhou, Hunan Province, who had exposure to a live poultry market before the onset of symptoms. She developed symptoms on August 29, and was admitted for treatment on August 31. The patient is in serious condition.
From 2014 to date, 51 human cases of avian influenza A(H5N6) have been reported by Mainland health authorities.
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