China - FAO lists first H7N9 avian flu case in Inner Mongolia - May 24, 2017

[sharon sanders]

24 May 2017, 17:00 hours; Rome

The next update will be issued on 31 May 2017

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Overview

Situation: Influenza A(H7N9) virus with pandemic potential.
Country: China; three human cases originated in China and were reported in Malaysia (1) and Canada (2).
Number of human cases: 1525 confirmed; 579 deaths (since February 2013).
Number of new findings in birds or the environment since last update (17 May 2017): 3.
Number of new human cases since last update (17 May 2017): 17.
Provinces/municipalities: Beijing, Chongqing, Shanghai and Tianjin Municipalities; Anhui, Fujian, Gansu, Guangdong, Guizhou, Hebei, Henan, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Jilin, Liaoning, Qinghai, Shaanxi, Shanxi, Shandong, Sichuan, Taiwan, Yunnan and Zhejiang Provinces; Hong Kong SAR; Macao SAR, Guangxi, Inner Mongolia, Ningxia Hui, Tibet and Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Regions; Sabah (Malaysia); British Columbia (Canada).

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http://www.fao.org/ag/againfo/progra...on_update.html


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Please see:

China - The H7N9 Influenza virus was detected in the poultry market of three cities of Inner Mongolia - May 18, 2017

China - More children with respiratory illnesses this winter at major hospital in Ordos, Inner Mongolia - February 9, 2017

China - Pediatric admissions volume larger at major hospital than this time last year - mostly fever, pneumonia, flu - Inner Mongolia - January 3, 2017

[sharon sanders]

One of the official government media outlets for China has released the following report about "the first case human infection" in Inner Mongolia. My guess is that this may be the case referred to in the FAO report of May 24 above and the time delay in reporting from Inner Mongolia is due to the fact that the patient is hospitalized in Beijing.



Inner Mongolia confirmed the first case of human infection H7N9 cases of avian influenza

May 31, 2021, 21:32:00
Source: China News Network





The first case of H7N9 avian influenza infection in Inner Mongolia 　　BEIJING, Hohhot May 31 electrical (Shang Hongbo Wangrui Fang) 31, Health and Family Planning Commission announced that the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Inner Mongolia confirmed the first case of human infection with H7N9 avian influenza. 　　News that at 17:30 on May 30, Inner Mongolia Health and Health Committee received a report, Bayannaoer City Wuyuan County, a male patient by the Beijing CDC review, the results of human infection H7N9 avian influenza virus nucleic acid positive. According to the clinical manifestations of patients, epidemiological history and laboratory test results, identified as the first case of human infection in H7N9 cases of avian influenza. According to the patient's epidemiological history, it is inferred that the source of the infection may be poultry. At present, patients in Beijing Ditan Hospital isolation treatment, vital signs stable, no life-threatening. 　　At present, the Inner Mongolia Health and Health Committee to coordinate the relevant departments to carry out prevention and control work, the disease control department flow, and patients with close contact without fever and other symptoms, is closely medical observation. The local livestock sector has culled and harmless the poultry in the village where the patient is located, temporarily shutting down the live poultry market. 　　Inner Mongolia disease prevention and control experts to remind the general public: people infected H7N9 can prevent, control, can rule, the public do not panic. In daily life, to develop healthy eating habits and lifestyles, do not buy live poultry consumption or feeding, to avoid contact with dead birds, fever and respiratory symptoms in a timely manner to the regular medical and health institutions.

http://news.ifeng.com/a/20170531/51189436_0.shtml

hat tip a friend of FluTrackers.

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government report:

Press Releases

The first case of H7N9 in Inner Mongolia was confirmed

Published: 2017-05-31 Editor: Wang Ruifang font size: [ small Zhong Da ]　　　Print 　　　[mistake]

5 Yue 30 Ri 17 when 30 minutes, the regional health and Family Planning Commission received a report, Wuyuan County Bayannao'er a male patient after reviewing the results of the Beijing Municipal Center for Disease Control human infection of H7N9 avian influenza virus nucleic acid positive. According to the clinical manifestations of patients, epidemiological history and laboratory test results, determined the first case of human infection H7N9 avian influenza cases. According to the patient's epidemiological history, it is inferred that the source of the infection may be poultry. At present, patients in Beijing Ditan Hospital isolation treatment, vital signs stable, no life-threatening.
The main leaders of the autonomous region and the leaders in charge of the autonomous region to make important instructions on the matter, requiring the autonomous region Health and Health Committee on the next step prevention and control work to make a clear deployment. Autonomous Region Health Health Committee attaches great importance to coordinate the relevant departments to carry out prevention and control work, the disease control departments flow, close contact with no fever and other symptoms, is closely medical observation, the local animal husbandry department of the village where the patient poured Kill and harmless treatment, temporarily closed the live poultry market. May 31, the autonomous region prevention and treatment of major diseases, the Office of the Office of the Office of the meeting (autonomous regions Health and Health Commission) has formed a joint steering group to carry out supervision and guidance work.
Autonomous community disease prevention and control experts to remind the general public: people infected H7N9 can prevent, control, can rule, the public do not panic. In daily life, to develop healthy eating habits and lifestyles, do not buy live poultry consumption or feeding, to avoid contact with dead birds, fever and respiratory symptoms in a timely manner to the regular medical and health institutions. (Propaganda Department of Health, Health and Welfare)

http://www.nmgwjw.gov.cn/doc/2017/05/31/114656.shtml

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Hong Kong CHP provides this report on the "first case":


CHP closely monitors first human case of avian influenza A(H7N9) in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region
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The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health is today (June 1) closely monitoring the first human case of avian influenza A(H7N9) in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, and again urged the public to maintain strict personal, food and environmental hygiene both locally and during travel.

According to the Health and Family Planning Commission of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, a male patient, residing in Wuyuan County of Bayannur City, is in a stable condition. Epidemiological investigation revealed that the source of infection was probably poultry reared in his place of residence.

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 purchase of 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 CHP's Port Health Office conducts health surveillance measures at all boundary control points. Thermal imaging systems are in place for body temperature checks on inbound travellers. Suspected cases will be immediately referred to public hospitals for follow-up.

The display of posters and broadcasting of health messages in departure and arrival halls as health education for travellers is under way. The travel industry and other stakeholders are regularly updated on the latest information.

The public should maintain strict personal, hand, food and environmental hygiene and take heed of the advice below while 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 them 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, 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/Thursday, June 1, 2017
Issued at HKT 11:40

http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201706/01/P2017060100374.htm