H7N9, China: Cumulative number of today confirmed and suspected cases (April 27, 2013): 2 cases / 0 death (Total 122 / 24)

[Shiloh]

Please see previous thread here.


Source: http://www.cnr.cn/gundong/201304/t20...12469355.shtml
Google translation:

Hunan informed of two cases of human infection of H7N9 avian influenza confirmed cases
2013-04-27 18:23 Source: Red Net

Red Net Changsha, April 27 (Reporter Dong Lei weeks today 18:15) Hunan Provincial Health Department held a news conference to announce Hunan Province confirmed the first case of human infection with the H7N9 avian influenza, and 1 patient admitted Tonggu County in Jiangxi Province confirmed cases of the H7N9 avian influenza infection. Hunan Province first case of human infection of H7N9 avian influenza patients were female, 64 years old, the Shaoyang City dual-zone, four days before the onset of a history of contact with poultry; admitted to a case of Jiangxi for a man, 54 years old, Yichun City, Jiangxi Tonggu County . They are today by the China Disease Prevention and Control Center review confirmation.<object style="position:absolute;z-index:1000" type="application/x-dgnria" id="plugin0" height="0" width="0">

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[Shiloh]

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Source: http://news.qq.com/a/20130427/000896.htm

A total of 121 diagnosed with the H7N9 avian influenza which 23 people died
H7N9 avian influenza Xinhua 2013-04-27 18:45

Network Beijing on April 27, at 18:15 on the 27th Hunan Provincial Health Department held a news conference to announce Hunan Province confirmed the first case of human infection with the H7N9 avian influenza and treated cases of Tonggu County in Jiangxi Province people infected with H7N9 avian confirmed cases of influenza. Hunan Province first case of human infection of H7N9 avian influenza patients were female, 64 years old, the Shaoyang City dual-zone, four days before the onset of a history of contact with poultry; admitted to a case of Jiangxi for a man, 54 years old, Yichun City, Jiangxi Tonggu County . They are today by the China Disease Prevention and Control Center review confirmation.

According to the latest Bulletin of the Health Department of Jiangxi Province, as of now, Jiangxi Province, were found in two cases of human infection with the H7N9 avian influenza confirmed cases, two were from Nanchang, is currently in critical condition, hospital for emergency treatment.

As of April 27 at 19, confirmed a total of 121 H7N9 avian influenza, which killed 23 people, distribution of cases in Beijing (1) Shanghai (33 cases, 12 patients died), Jiangsu (27 patients, 4 patients died ), Zhejiang (45 cases, 6 died), Anhui (4 cases, 1 death), Henan (4 cases), Shandong (1 case), Jiangxi (2 cases), Hunan (2 cases), Fujian (n = 1 ), Taiwan (1). The case is still in the dissemination of state, have not yet found evidence of human-to-human transmission.

[Shiloh]

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Source: http://sh.eastday.com/m/20130427/u1a7356509.html

No new H7N9 avian influenza in Shanghai today recovered and were discharged
April 27, 2013 6:56
Source: LONDON draft selection: WANG Cheng Kai

LONDON, April 27: Shanghai Municipal Health and Family Planning Commission this afternoon Bulletin, no new human infection with the H7N9 avian flu cases in the city, two patients recovered and were discharged. As of 17:00 this afternoon, the city accumulated confirmed human cases of H7N9 avian influenza infection in 33 cases, of which 10 patients under active treatment, 11 patients have been discharged, 12 patients died of his wounds.

New two patients recovered and were discharged as follows:

Patients with Kim, female, 81 years old, from Shanghai. Patients April 9 has been tested and confirmed human infection of H7N9 avian influenza confirmed cases, the date of transfer to the Shanghai Public Health Clinical Center for treatment. After active treatment, recovery and was discharged today.

Patients Zhang, male, aged 47, from Shanghai. Patients April 16 has been tested and confirmed human infection of H7N9 avian influenza confirmed cases, the date of transfer to the Shanghai Public Health Clinical Center for treatment. After active treatment, recovery and was discharged today.

[sharon sanders]

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The Hunan province web site does not have the news of the case posted yet:

http://www.hncdc.com/Article/ShowClass.asp?ClassID=60

http://www.hncdc.com/Article/ShowClass.asp?ClassID=1

Maybe they will update later today.

[sharon sanders]

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hat tip @HelenBranswell

First H7N9 human infection reported in China's Hunan
English.news.cn 2013-04-27 20:01:53


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A 64-year-old woman surnamed Guan, a resident in Shaoyang City, started suffering from a fever on April 14, and laboratory tests confirmed her H7N9 infection on Saturday, Hunan Provincial Health Department said in a statement.

http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/health/2013-04/27/c_132345696.htm

[Giuseppe]

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[Source: China Ministry of Health, full page: (LINK). Automatic translation from Chinese.]

H7N9, China: First confirmed case in Hunan; Another case in Jiangxi

People's Republic of China National Health and Family Planning Commission www.moh.gov.cn


The Hunan province's first confirmed cases of human infection with the H7N9 avian influenza:

Patients ?, female, 64 years old, the Shaoyang City dual-zone. On April 14, the patients with no obvious incentive to fatigue, fever, body temperature of 38 ? C - 39 ? C, 18 received treatment in a private clinic in Shaoyang City dual-zone. 4 months 19 days treatment in the First People's Hospital of Shaoyang City, then to the right lung pneumonia and hemoptysis admitted to the First People's Hospital of Shaoyang City. On 4-24 hospital organization consultation, diagnosis of viral pneumonia, highly suspected human bird flu ", to the Municipal Health Bureau Tel report. The Shaoyang City Health Bureau immediately organized the city's Center for Disease Control, dual-zone CDC to conduct epidemiological investigation, and taken from a patient and her husband, throat swab specimens. On the morning of April 25 , Shaoyang City CDC test results for people infected with the H7N9 avian influenza virus nucleic acid positive, positive results of the review of the evening 22 when the provincial CDC. Patients with anti-viral therapy, noninvasive respiratory support comprehensive treatment, his condition improved.

On 4-27 China CDC test results of the review of human infection of H7N9 avian influenza virus nucleic acid positive. In accordance with human infection with the H7N9 avian flu ( 2013 Edition) ", the province consolidated cases of clinical manifestations of the Group of Experts, laboratory testing and epidemiological findings, the diagnosis confirmed cases of human infection of H7N9 avian influenza. The case is the province's first confirmed cases of the H7N9 avian influenza infection .

After investigation, the 4 days prior to the onset of the case history of contact with poultry, and their close contacts of 41 , to take timely medical observation measures. Up to now, all close contacts of the cases were not unusual.

Second, the province admitted Tonggu County in Jiangxi Province of human infection with the H7N9 avian influenza confirmed case:

The patient Jiaomou, male, aged 54 , Yichun City, Jiangxi Tonggu County, work in halogen pork trafficking. On April 15 2013, the patients with fever, sore throat, 17 to 19, has received treatment in the local private clinics and the Tonggu County in Jiangxi Province People's Hospital, diagnosed as "pneumonia" symptomatic treatment without improvement. 4 am on April 22 transferred to the province, Liuyang City People's Hospital for treatment, "heat check" admitted to hospital admission. On April 25, 2011 Liuyang City People's Hospital with severe cases of pneumonia of unknown causes "Liuyang City Center for Disease Control report that day to carry out the investigation disposal and specimen collection, 26 April Hunan Province Center for Disease Control laboratory test results of human infection H7N9 avian influenza virus nucleic acid positive. On 4-27 positive results of the review of the China Disease Prevention and Control Center.

On the evening of 4-26 patient have been transferred to the Changsha City Public health treatment center for treatment. After investigation, the cases of 51 people in Hunan in close contact with have been implemented under medical observation, as of now, were not unusual. Tonggu County in view of the cases in Yichun City, Jiangxi Province infected, my Office has informed the relevant circumstances Jiangxi Provincial Health Department.

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After the outbreak, the provincial government attaches great importance to Li Zhi, deputy governor of the morning of 27 July to hear a special report, and made important instructions. 27 pm, convened by the Friends of Chi, vice governor of the Provincial Party Committee Propaganda Department, health, agriculture, forestry and other departments held a special meeting to study the province of human infection with the H7N9 avian influenza prevention and control work, to make further arrangements for the prevention and control work. Hunan influenza pandemic contingency plan ", the province launched a level IV emergency response plan, immediately set up a leading group of Hunan Province of human infection of H7N9 avian influenza joint prevention and control, strengthen health, agriculture, forestry, business, education, industrial, commercial and Drug Administration inspection and quarantine departments information exchange and coordination of joint, the Provincial Health Department as the lead unit, the leading group office of the Provincial Health Office of Disease Prevention and Control Department. Previously, my Office has been set up in Hunan Province of human infection of H7N9 avian influenza treatment expert group, and to determine the provincial sentinel hospital for bear the province of human infection of H7N9 avian influenza infections in medical treatment guidance, guiding the province's medical staff topic business training and other related work. First Hospital of Changsha (Changsha Municipal Public Health treatment center) clearly identified as adult patients admitted to designated hospitals, Alberta Children's Hospital pediatric patients admitted to designated hospitals.

The provincial government asked all levels of government is necessary to further strengthen the leadership of the prevention and control work, and strengthen emergency duty, start emergency and linkage mechanisms, science, powerful, and orderly prevention and control work. Various localities and units is necessary to further strengthen the leadership of the prevention and control work, health, agriculture, forestry and other related departments to implement the responsibilities, and strengthen prevention and control measures; second is to further strengthen the unexplained pneumonia cases, the monitoring of influenza-like illness, active search , and strive to early discovery, early reporting, early diagnosis, early treatment, to treat the patients; Third, we need to intensify animal disease monitoring and prevention and control efforts, focus on strengthening the prevention and control of poultry source; fourth is to further improve the drug material reserves and personnel emergency preparedness; Fifth, we must strengthen health education, correct guidance, and effectively protect public health.

(Source: Hunan Provincial Health Department website)

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[Shiloh]

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Source: http://www.trust.org/item/2013042711.../?source=hptop

China reports new bird flu case in Hunan province
Source: Reuters - Sat, 27 Apr 2013 11:55 AM
Author: Reuters

BEIJING, April 27 (Reuters) - China on Saturday reported its first case of H7N9 bird flu in the southern province of Hunan, the latest sign the virus that has killed 23 people in the country is continuing to spread.

The official Xinhua news agency said the patient was a 64-year-old woman from Shaoyang city who developed a fever on April 14, four days after having contact with poultry. Her condition had improved with treatment, it added...

...A 54-year-old man who fell ill in Jiangxi province was also being treated in Hunan, where he was diagnosed with H7N9, Xinhua said...

[tetano]

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Two more human cases of avian influenza A (H7N9) verified by NHFPC

Hong Kong (HKSAR) - ???? The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) verified with the National Health and Family Planning Commission (NHFPC) today (April 27) one human case of avian influenza A (H7N9) in Hunan and Jiangxi respectively.
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???? The case in Hunan involves a 64-year-oldwoman who is receiving treatment in hospital. The 41 close contacts of her are asymptomatic so far.
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???? The case in Jiangxi involves a 54-year-old man who is receiving treatment in hospital. The 51 close contacts of him are asymptomatic so far.
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???? As of 9pm today, a total of 120 cases have been laboratory confirmed with avian influenza A (H7N9) in the Mainland, which included Zhejiang (45 cases), Shanghai (33 cases), Jiangsu (27 cases), Anhui (four cases), Henan (four cases), Jiangxi (three cases), Beijing (one case), Shandong (one case), Fujian (one case) and Hunan (one case).
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???? A spokesman for the DH stressed that the CHP is closely monitoring the situation and will continue to maintain close liaison with the Mainland health authorities for more case information as well as to keep a close eye on the latest advice from the World Health Organization.
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???? The spokesman also reminded travellers, especially those returning from Shanghai, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Anhui, Henan, Beijing, Shandong, Jiangxi, Fujian and Hunan, with fever or respiratory symptoms to wear facial masks immediately, seek medical attention, and reveal their travel history to doctors.

Healthcare professionals should also pay special attention to those who might have had contact with birds, poultry or their droppings in the affected areas.
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???? "No human case of avian influenza A (H7N9) has been identified so far in Hong Kong," the spokesman reiterated.
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???? "We would like to reassure the public that the Government will be as transparent as possible in the dissemination of information on human cases of avian influenza A (H7N9). Whenever there is a suspected case, the CHP will release information to the public as soon as possible," the spokesman added.
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???? The spokesman urged travellers not to visit wet markets with live poultry in the affected areas and avoid direct contact with poultry, birds or their droppings. If contacts have been made, they should thoroughly wash hands with soap and water.


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???? Members of the public should remain vigilant and are reminded to take heed of the following preventive advice against avian influenza:
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* Poultry and eggs should be thoroughly cooked before eating;
* Wash hands frequently with soap, especially before touching the mouth, nose or eyes, handling food or eating, after going to toilet, touching public installations or equipment such as escalator handrails, elevator control panels or door knobs, or when hands are dirtied by respiratory secretions after coughing or sneezing;
* Cover the nose and mouth while sneezing or coughing, hold the spit with tissue and put it into covered dustbins;
* Avoid crowded places and contact with fever patients; and
* Wear a mask when respiratory symptoms develop or you need to take care of fever patients.
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???? The public may visit the Avian Influenza page of the CHP (www.chp.gov.hk/en/view_content/24244.html) for further information.


Source: HKSAR Government

http://7thspace.com/headlines/436732/two_more_human_cases_of_avian_influenza_a_h7n9_verified_by_nhfpc.html

[Ronan Kelly]

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From Taiwan DOH;

Hunan Province in mainland China confirmed the first case of H7N9 influenza cases, the command center in the province has been included in the H7N9 influenza epidemic areas, the proposed second stage of the mainland tourism epidemic warning range of 8 provinces and 2 cities

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filing time: 2013/04/27 21:07:21
Updated Date: 2013/04/27 21:07:34


Hunan Province in mainland China today (4/27) day confirmed the first case of H7N9 influenza cases, the command center has been made to the mainland for Disease Prevention and Control Center window to complete the verification to confirm the operation. Mainland China H7N9 influenza epidemic areas in addition to Shanghai, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Anhui, Beijing, Henan, Shandong, Jiangxi, Fujian, and the other new Hunan Province, a total of 8 provinces and 2 cities. have been included in the tourism epidemic proposed second stage: warning (Alert) range. Mainland China is known cumulative number of confirmed cases (120 cases, Hunan Province, Jiangxi Province, Fujian Province, Zhejiang Province, 45 cases, 33 cases in Shanghai, Jiangsu Province, 27 cases, 4 cases in Henan Province cases, 1 cases in Beijing, Shandong Province), 23 deaths (six cases in Zhejiang Province and Shanghai in 12 cases, 4 cases of Jiangsu Province, Anhui Province 1).
Hunan Province's first confirmed case is a 64 year old woman, Shaoyang City, 4/14 incidence, four days before the onset of a history of exposure to poultry, 4/19 hospitalized, 4/27 by the China Disease Prevention and Control Center review confirmed in a stable condition , 41 close contacts found no abnormalities. At the same time, the province also announced treated one case of 54-year-old male patient in Jiangxi Province, engaged in the stewed pork trafficking work Yichun City, Jiangxi Province, the incidence of cases at 4/15, 4/17-4/19 improved diagnosis and treatment of Jiangxi Province 4/22 to Hunan Province, after medical treatment, 4/27 recognized the review by the Center for Disease Control of the continent, 51 close contacts found no abnormalities.
Command center continued fever, cough, and 10 days to H7N9 influenza epidemic areas of mainland China (Shanghai, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Anhui, Beijing, Henan, Shandong, Jiangxi, Fujian, Hunan) tourists, strengthen quarantine as once again reminded physician, the case of these patients, informed within 24 hours in accordance with the law; cases determined before diagnosis, severe cases should be place in the hospital for isolation and treatment of patients with mild can collect specimens from the hospital to their own health, but have to wear a mask and give appropriate health education, and should be given to determine whether the anti-influenza Pharmacy. If it is determined that the H7N9 infection, whether mild or severe, should be transferred to strain the hospital treated in isolation. Hospital infection control measures should be strengthened.
Command center in particular to strengthen the appeal: people travel to mainland China H7N9 influenza epidemic areas, health habits should be kept to wash their hands, wear a mask, do not arbitrarily touch to the traditional markets of live poultry feeding the birds, to avoid the consumption of poultry meat and eggs class sure to be cooked; After returning to China, such as fever, cough and other symptoms, wearing masks for medical treatment, and doctor travel history. Latest outbreak, and tourism and other related infectious diseases information, refer to the CDC website (http://www.cdc.gov.tw) "H7N9 flu zone" and "tourist information" area, or call toll-free people Outbreak Alert and Care number 1922 contact, such as the phone can not dial the short code phone number, please dial 0800-001922 epidemic prevention line. 2013-04-26-H7N9 influenza tourism epidemic proposed grading table and meaning-R.pptx of

http://www.doh.gov.tw/CHT2006/DM/DM2_p01.aspx?class_no=25&now_fod_list_no=12547&level_no=2&doc_no=88298