H7N9 Cases June 17, 2014 (confirmed cases: 1, confirmed deaths: 1) (suspected cases: 0, suspected deaths:0)

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Nanfang daily dispatch (reporter/Cao Si) Ministry of health informed the Commission on June 17, the province H7N9 added 1 new case of human infection of bird flu confirmed cases last week. With Mr Wu, 42, Jiangmen natives, now lives in Jiangmen Kaiping. June 9 confirmed human infection H7N9 avian influenza.　　Patients in critical condition died. Brushed myself a share to micro-circle of friends print zebian: Zhu Jing (original title: H7N9 added 1 new case of human infection of bird flu in Guangdong province confirmed cases)

http://news.sina.com.cn/o/2014-06-17/160830377759.shtml

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Re: China: 1 new H7N9 case in Guangdong

Nanfang daily dispatch (reporter/Cao Si) Ministry of health informed the Commission on June 17, the province H7N9 added 1 new case of human infection of bird flu confirmed cases last week. With Mr Wu, 42, Jiangmen natives, now lives in Jiangmen Kaiping. June 9 confirmed human infection H7N9 avian influenza.　　Patients in critical condition died. Brushed myself a share to micro-circle of friends print zebian: Zhu Jing (original title: H7N9 added 1 new case of human infection of bird flu in Guangdong province confirmed cases)

http://gdwst.gov.cn/a/yiqingxx/2014061711818.html

[Gert van der Hoek]

Re: H7N9 Cases June 17, 2014 (confirmed cases: 1, confirmed deaths: 1) (suspected cases: 0, suspected deaths:0)

CHP notified additional human case of avian influenza A(H7N9) in Mainland

18 June 2014

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) received notification from the Health and Family Planning Commission of Guangdong Province of an additional human case of avian influenza A(H7N9) affecting a man aged 42 who died in Jiangmen as of yesterday (June 17).

A total of 434 cases were confirmed in the Mainland, including Zhejiang (138 cases), Guangdong (109 cases), Jiangsu (56 cases), Shanghai (41 cases), Hunan (23 cases), Fujian (22 cases), Anhui (17 cases), Jiangxi (eight cases), Shandong (five cases), Beijing (four cases), Henan (four cases), Guangxi (three cases), Jilin (two cases), Guizhou (one case) and Hebei (one case).

"Locally, we will remain vigilant and maintain liaison with the World Health Organization (WHO) and relevant health authorities. Local surveillance activities are ongoing according to the WHO's recommendations," a spokesman for the DH said.

"In view of cases confirmed in the Mainland, further sporadic cases are expected in affected and possibly neighbouring areas. Those planning to travel outside Hong Kong should maintain good personal, environmental and food hygiene at all times," the spokesman urged.

"All boundary control points have implemented disease prevention and control measures. Thermal imaging systems are in place for body temperature checks of inbound travellers. Suspected cases will be immediately referred to public hospitals for follow-up investigation," the spokesman added.

Regarding health education for travellers, display of posters and broadcast of health messages in departure and arrival halls, environmental health inspection and provision of regular updates to the travel industry via meetings and correspondence are proceeding.

Travellers, especially those returning from avian influenza-affected areas and provinces with fever or respiratory symptoms, should immediately wear masks, seek medical attention and reveal their travel history to doctors. Healthcare professionals should pay special attention to patients who might have had contact with poultry, birds or their droppings in affected areas and provinces.

Department of Health, Hong Kong