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  • China - A new H5N6 case: a female , 52, Guangdong province - August 20, 2021


    CHP closely monitors human case of avian influenza A(H5N6) in Mainland
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    The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health is today (August 20) closely monitoring a human case of avian influenza A(H5N6) in the Mainland involving a 52-year-old woman living in Huizhou, Guangdong Province, and again urged the public to maintain strict personal, food and environmental hygiene both locally and during travel.

    From 2014 to date, 40 human cases of avian influenza A(H5N6) have been reported by Mainland health authorities.

    "All novel influenza A infections, including H5N6, are notifiable infectious diseases in Hong Kong," a spokesman for the CHP said.

    Travellers to the Mainland or other affected areas must avoid visiting wet markets, live poultry markets or farms. They should be alert to the presence of backyard poultry when visiting relatives and friends. They should also avoid purchasing live or freshly slaughtered poultry, and avoid touching poultry/birds or their droppings. They should strictly observe personal and hand hygiene when visiting any place with live poultry.

    Travellers returning from affected areas should consult a doctor promptly if symptoms develop, and inform the doctor of their travel history for prompt diagnosis and treatment of potential diseases. It is essential to tell the doctor if they have seen any live poultry during travel, which may imply possible exposure to contaminated environments. This will enable the doctor to assess the possibility of avian influenza and arrange necessary investigations and appropriate treatment in a timely manner.

    While local surveillance, prevention and control measures are in place, the CHP will remain vigilant and work closely with the World Health Organization and relevant health authorities to monitor the latest developments.

    The public should maintain strict personal, hand, food and environmental hygiene and take heed of the advice below when handling poultry:
    • Avoid touching poultry, birds, animals or their droppings;
    • When buying live chickens, do not touch them and their droppings. Do not blow at their bottoms. Wash eggs with detergent if soiled with faecal matter and cook and consume the eggs immediately. Always wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling chickens and eggs;
    • Eggs should be cooked well until the white and yolk become firm. Do not eat raw eggs or dip cooked food into any sauce with raw eggs. Poultry should be cooked thoroughly. If there is pinkish juice running from the cooked poultry or the middle part of its bone is still red, the poultry should be cooked again until fully done;
    • Wash hands frequently, especially before touching the mouth, nose or eyes, before handling food or eating, and after going to the toilet or 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; and
    • Wear a mask if fever or respiratory symptoms develop, when going to a hospital or clinic, or while taking care of patients with fever or respiratory symptoms.

    ​​The public may visit the CHP's pages for more information: the avian influenza page, the weekly Avian Influenza Report, global statistics and affected areas of avian influenza, the Facebook Page and the YouTube Channel.

    Ends/Friday, August 20, 2021
    Issued at HKT 20:43

    CHP closely monitors human case of avian influenza A(H5N6) in Mainland (info.gov.hk)

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    Source: http://china.qianlong.com/2021/0821/6181804.shtml

    1 case of H5N6 was reported in Huizhou, Guangdong Expert: an accidental case
    2021-08-21 00:15 China News Network

    Source Title: 1 case of H5N6 reported in Huizhou, Guangdong Expert: an accidental case

    China News Service, Guangzhou, August 20 (Reporter Cai Minjie) The Guangdong Provincial Health Commission notified on the evening of the 19th that 1 case of H5N6 was reported in Huizhou.

    The patient is a 52-year-old woman named Deng who currently lives in Boluo County, Huizhou City. The patient is currently being actively treated in designated hospitals in Huizhou.

    Experts judged that the case that appeared this time was an accidental case, and the risk of transmission of the virus is low at this stage. Experts remind: citizens should continue to be vigilant and take the following measures to prevent H5N6 and other avian influenza; wash hands frequently: wash hands after touching poultry, before eating, and after going to the toilet; cook: poultry and eggs should be cooked before eating; Seek medical attention early: If you have respiratory symptoms such as fever, cough, headache, and general malaise, you should go to the nearest medical and health institution as soon as possible. If you have been in contact with poultry before, you should take the initiative to tell your doctor; do not eat dead poultry meat; do not buy poultry and bird products from unknown sources; try to avoid going to live poultry markets.

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