China: CHP closely monitors human case of avian influenza A(H5N6) in Mainland
submited by kickingbird at Mar, 16, 2022 1:25 AM 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 (March 15) 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 51-year-old female living in Nanchang in Jiangxi Province, who had exposure to live domestic poultry before onset. She developed symptoms on February 20 and was admitted for treatment on February 23. She is in critical condition.
From 2014 to date, 74 human cases of avian influenza A(H5N6) have been reported by Mainland health authorities.
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The case involves a 51-year-old female living in Nanchang in Jiangxi Province, who had exposure to live domestic poultry before onset. She developed symptoms on February 20 and was admitted for treatment on February 23. She is in critical condition.
From 2014 to date, 74 human cases of avian influenza A(H5N6) have been reported by Mainland health authorities.
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