China - Man, 80, hospitalized in Hong Kong, confirmed H7N9 - recent illness in Shenzhen - December 6, 2013

[Giuseppe]

Re: China - Man, 80, hospitalized in Hong Kong, confirmed H7N9 - recent illness in Shenzhen - December 6, 2013

[Source: Government of Hong Kong PRC SAR, full page: (LINK).]


Steering Committee on Preparedness Plan for Influenza Pandemic holds meeting


The Secretary for Food and Health, Dr Ko Wing-man, today (December 9) convened a meeting of the Steering Committee on Serious Response Level under the Preparedness Plan for Influenza Pandemic to discuss and follow up on the latest development of the two confirmed human cases of avian influenza A(H7N9) in Hong Kong and relevant contingency measures with the departments concerned.

The Hospital Authority (HA) briefed the Steering Committee on the condition of the two patients.

The 36-year-old female patient, who was confirmed of being infected with avian influenza A(H7N9) on December 2, is still under quarantine treatment at the intensive care unit of the Queen Mary Hospital.

Her condition has improved from "critical" to "serious" last night.

She no longer has fever and does not need the Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation machine for respiration.

As for the case confirmed on December 6 involving an 80-year-old male patient, the patient is in stable condition with slight fever. He will continue to receive treatment under isolation in the Princess Margaret Hospital and further testing will be conducted.

Epidemiological investigation by the Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health is still proceeding, including tracing close contacts and the source of infection.

Regarding the 36-year-old female patient, the number of close contacts remains at 17. Twelve of them completed quarantine. Among these 12 close contacts, 11 have returned home and are under medical surveillance for another 10 days, while one remains in hospital for treatment of personal health problems. The remaining five close contacts remain under quarantine for 10 days.

Counting from the day when they had last contact with the patient, today is the last day of their quarantine. Meanwhile, there are about 230 other contacts under medical surveillance.

For the 80-year-old male patient, the specimens of his 19 close contacts are all tested negative for the avian influenza A(H7N9) virus.

They will be put under quarantine for 10 days since their last contact with the patient. About 140 other contacts are under medical surveillance.

Lady MacLehose Holiday Village in Sai Kung under the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) is still being used as a quarantine centre. Currently, six asymptomatic close contacts of the second case are under quarantine in the centre.

According to the latest information available, the Steering Committee maintains their view that the two cases are imported sporadic cases.

In addition to notifying the relevant Mainland authorities of the two confirmed cases, CHP and HA sent officers to visit Shenzhen this morning to meet with officials from the Health and Family Planning Commission and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention of Guangdong Province and Shenzhen City respectively, and clinical experts, etc.. Both sides exchanged the latest findings on the epidemiological investigations of the two confirmed cases.

According to the current investigation result, the patient of the first confirmed case might have visited a residential unit in Nanwan Subdistrict of Longgang District in Shenzhen and handled a live chicken. However, the patient was unable to speak clearly the source of the chicken.

For the second case, family members of the patient bought and cooked a slaughtered chicken from a market in Fuyong Town in Shenzhen. However, the patient did not visit live poultry market nor had contact with live poultry directly.

The Mainland authorities have started the relevant investigations and taken samples for testing.

So far, no positive testing results were found.

Both Guangdong and Hong Kong are of the view that the source of infection of the two cases is yet to be confirmed. Both sides have agreed to maintain close liaison and continue to exchange the latest information.

With regard to imported live poultry, Hong Kong has suspended import of live poultry from the registered poultry farms in Shenzhen since December 3 as an urgent and special precautionary measure. The suspension will remain in effect. Once more information on the source of infection comes to light, the Government will review and adjust the arrangement with the Shenzhen inspection and quarantine authority according to the latest situation.

Regarding local live poultry retail outlets, poultry farms and wholesale market, the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) and the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) will continue to conduct inspections, step up cleansing and disinfection efforts as well as collect samples from poultry and wild bird environment for testing of avian influenza. The two departments have been working and co-operating closely with the Customs and Excise Department to check travellers' baggage at boundary control points with the assistance of detector dogs to combat illegal import of live poultry/poultry meat into Hong Kong. The Government will also enhance publicity and education programmes to remind the public not to import live poultry/ poultry meat illegally.

The Government will continue to closely monitor the situation and maintain transparency in disseminating information to the public. Relevant departments will stay vigilant to ensure various contingency measures are implemented properly and make adjustments in a timely manner.

The Government reminds the public again to maintain good personal and environmental hygiene; wash hands frequently; and avoid contact with wild birds and animals. While travelling abroad, the public should avoid contact with birds and poultry to minimise the risk of infections.

The meeting today comprises representatives from CHP of the Department of Health, HA, FEHD, AFCD, the Education Bureau, the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau, Tourism Commission, the Home Affairs Department, the Information Services Department, the Social Welfare Department and the LCSD.


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Re: China - Man, 80, hospitalized in Hong Kong, confirmed H7N9 - recent illness in Shenzhen - December 6, 2013

Hong Kong Government - H7N9 contact tests are negative


wei has the protection center to indicate that at two diagnosis Type A bird flus (H7N9) in the other contacts of case, six public figures once presented the common symptom, Public wei lives the chemical examination service bureau preliminary chemical examination to confirm that their samples are negative to the H7N9 virus. By 4:00 pm, protection center had not discovered that 80-year-old male patient case has to increase the close contact. The close contact number maintains 19 people, other contact over 140 people. In the other contacts of male patient the medical care personnel including four Tuen Mun Hospital, they presents the common symptom today, analyzes the confirmation to be negative initially to the H7N9 virus. As for the case of 36-year-old female patient, not new close contact, still maintained 17 people temporarily, but other contact 230 people continue to accept the medicine supervision. 17 close contacts who has completed the isolation will continue to accept many 10th medicine supervision. In the other contacts of female patient, Besides presented one of the common symptom yesterday once to the patient who the same doctor treats, a Tuen Mun Hospital medical care personnel also present the common symptom today. Two people are negative to the H7N9 virus. The protection center continues the epidemiological survey of these two diagnosis cases, including tracing contact. The inquiry hot line that the center sets up (2125 1111) receives 82 inquiries until now.

http://www.news.gov.hk/tc/categories/health/html/2013/12/20131210_190536.lin.shtml

[Giuseppe]

Re: China - Man, 80, hospitalized in Hong Kong, confirmed H7N9 - recent illness in Shenzhen - December 6, 2013

[Source: Centre for Health Protection, Hong Kong PRC SAR, full page: (LINK).]


Epidemiological investigation and follow-up actions by CHP on two confirmed human cases of avian influenza A(H7N9)


The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) today (December 10) provided an update on the two confirmed human cases of avian influenza A(H7N9) in Hong Kong.

"The epidemiological investigations, enhanced disease surveillance, port health measures and health education are proceeding," a spokesman for the DH remarked.

Regarding the second confirmed case affecting a male patient aged 80, as of 4pm today, no additional close contacts have been identified.

The number of close contacts remains at 19 while there are over 140 other contacts.

Details are as follows:

• (A) Nineteen close contacts remain under quarantine for 10 days since their last contact with the patient.
  • Their specimens all tested negative for the avian influenza A(H7N9) virus.
  • They were prescribed with the antiviral Tamiflu for prophylaxis.
  • During isolation, if their health conditions change, further testing and surveillance will be conducted.
  • They include:
    • 1. Thirteen patients who had stayed in the same cubicle with the patient in Tuen Mun Hospital (TMH);
    • 2. His five family members; and
    • 3. A taxi driver who had taken the patient and his family from Shenzhen Bay Port Border Control Point (SBP BCP) to TMH on December 3.
  
  
• (B) Over 140 other contacts, including other relatives of the patient, health-care workers (HCWs) of TMH and the ambulance service, relevant hospital visitors and an immigration control officer at SBP BCP, remain under medical surveillance and have been offered Tamiflu prophylaxis.
  • Among them, four HCWs of TMH newly developed non-specific symptoms and their specimens tested negative for the avian influenza A(H7N9) virus by the Public Health Laboratory Services Branch of the CHP.

Regarding the first confirmed case affecting a female patient aged 36, as of 4pm, there are no additional close contacts.

The number of close contacts remains at 17 while there are 230 other contacts under medical surveillance.

All close contacts who completed quarantine will stay under medical surveillance for 10 more days.

Among the other contacts, one HCW of TMH who newly developed non-specific symptoms tested negative for the avian influenza A(H7N9) virus.

In addition, the client of Dr Wong Chun-yan who presented with non-specific symptoms yesterday also tested negative for the avian influenza A(H7N9) virus.

Six asymptomatic close contacts of the second case are currently under quarantine in Lady MacLehose Holiday Village in Sai Kung.

The epidemiological investigations into the two cases by the CHP, including contact tracing, are ongoing.

Locally, enhanced surveillance over suspected cases in public and private hospitals is under way. The CHP will continue to maintain liaison with the World Health Organization (WHO), the Mainland and overseas health authorities to monitor the latest developments and obtain timely and accurate information. Local surveillance activities will be modified according to the WHO's recommendations.

"We have enhanced our publicity and health education on the prevention of avian influenza. The CHP has also sent letters to government departments and related organisations to reinforce our health advice on the prevention of avian influenza," the spokesman added.

The CHP hotline (2125 1111) has been set up for public enquiries. As of 4pm today, 82 calls had been received.

"Travellers, especially those returning from avian influenza A(H7N9)-affected areas and provinces, with fever or respiratory symptoms are reminded to immediately wear facial masks, seek medical attention and reveal their travel history to doctors. Health-care professionals should also pay special attention to patients who might have had contact with birds, poultry or their droppings in affected areas and provinces," the spokesman advised.

The spokesman also urged travellers not to visit live poultry markets in the affected areas and provinces and avoid direct contact with poultry, birds and their droppings. If contact has been made, they should thoroughly wash their hands with soap and water.

Members of the public should remain vigilant and are reminded to take heed of the following preventive advice against avian influenza:

• 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 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;
• Cover the nose and mouth while sneezing or coughing, and hold the spit with a tissue and put it into a covered dustbin;
• Avoid crowded places and contact with fever patients; and
• Wear a mask when respiratory symptoms develop or when taking care of fever patients.

The public may visit the CHP's avian influenza page (www.chp.gov.hk/en/view_content/24244.html ) and its website (www.chp.gov.hk/files/pdf/global_statistics_avian_influenza_e.pdf ) for more information on avian influenza-affected areas and provinces.


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[Giuseppe]

Re: China - Man, 80, hospitalized in Hong Kong, confirmed H7N9 - recent illness in Shenzhen - December 6, 2013

[Source: World Health Organization, full page: (LINK).]


Human infection with avian influenza A(H7N9) virus ? update

D.O.N. / 10 December 2013


On 28 November and 6 December 2013, the National Health and Family Planning Commission, China notified WHO of two new laboratory-confirmed cases of human infection with avian influenza A(H7N9) virus.

The first patient is a 57-year-old man from Zhejiang Province. He became ill on 20 November 2013 and was admitted to hospital on 25 November 2013. He is currently in critical condition.

The second patient is a 30-year-old man from Zhejiang Province. He became ill on 29 November 2013 and was admitted to hospital on 5 December 2013. He is currently in critical condition. He is the son-in-law of the 57-year-old male from Zhejiang Province with onset on 20 November 2013, reported above.

On 2 December and 6 December 2013, the Centre for Health Protection (CHP), China, Hong Kong SAR, notified WHO of two laboratory-confirmed cases of human infection with avian influenza A(H7N9) virus.

The first patient is a 36-year-old woman who became ill on 21 November 2013. She was admitted to hospital on 27 November 2013 and transferred to an intensive care unit on 29 November 2013. She is currently in critical condition. She had visited Shenzhen, Guangdong province, China on 17 November 2013 and had slaughtered live chicken for cooking and consuming. The investigation is ongoing; close contacts, including family contacts, have so far tested negative for avian influenza A(H7N9).

The second patient is an 80 year old man with underlying chronic illness who lives with his family in Shenzhen and travelled from Shenzhen to China, Hong Kong SAR, on 3 December 2013 for management of his medical condition. He was admitted to a hospital in China, Hong Kong SAR, on 3 December 2013. He was afebrile on admission and developed fever on 6 December 2013. His condition is currently stable. The investigation is ongoing; close contacts, including family contacts, have so far tested negative for avian influenza A(H7N9). No epidemiological link was identified between the two cases in China, Hong Kong SAR.

So far, there is no evidence of sustained human-to-human transmission.

WHO does not advise special screening at points of entry with regard to this event, nor does it currently recommend any travel or trade restrictions.


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Re: China - Man, 80, hospitalized in Hong Kong, confirmed H7N9 - recent illness in Shenzhen - December 6, 2013

Avian Influenza Report
VOLUME 9, NUMBER 49
Reporting period: December 1 – 7, 2013 (Week 49)
(Published on December 10, 2013)

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Hong Kong: Two cases of human infection with avian influenza A(H7N9) were confirmed.
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One case is a 36-year-old Indonesian domestic helper. She had handled a chicken with a friend while in Shenzhen. She was in critical condition at the time of reporting. (CHP, December 2, 2013)
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One case is an 80-year-old man, who has been living in Shenzhen for quite a long time. His family member had prepared and cooked a chicken slaughtered in market. He was in stable condition at the time of reporting. (CHP, December 6, 2013)

http://www.chp.gov.hk/files/pdf/2013_avian_influenza_report_vol9_wk49.pdf

Centre for Health Protection - 2013 (Volume 9)

http://www.chp.gov.hk/en/epidemiology/441/332/617.html

[Biological]

Re: China - Man, 80, hospitalized in Hong Kong, confirmed H7N9 - recent illness in Shenzhen - December 6, 2013

Exposure continued for 80M

"Hong Kong Weng infected never been to a farmers market

CDC side said that the 80-year-old man in Hong Kong has had contact with 46 people of Shenzhen did not find the virus infected H 7N 9, where six people in close contact with their existence has been officially arranged self-isolation at home, the CDC will regularly track their health status. Hong Kong has been verified and Weng family, the elderly are not in contact with live poultry recently, have not been to the farmers market, just recently when cooking, contacted the family of frozen chicken in the fridge from the farmers market and bought deal good chicken. Currently able to determine that the live bird is infected with the virus source H 7N 9, but has been processed poultry is still unknown whether the infection. Port 翁家庭 had bought live chickens for farmers' markets, the current through the sample and environmental testing found no evidence of H 7N 9 avian influenza exists."

As a 36-year-old Indian maid was in Shenzhen, Hong Kong media reported is H 7N 9 virus infection, CDC responded that, according to verify that this is indeed the name of the maid who stay in Shenzhen, but the two cases, regardless of the current In Hong Kong or Shenzhen., they can not exist is not possible to determine the spread of the virus in transit.

China - Guangdong - Shenzhen CDC recommends temporarily closure of live poultry markets - FluTrackers

http://www.flutrackers.com/forum/showthread.php?t=214709

H/T pathfinder

[Giuseppe]

Re: China - Man, 80, hospitalized in Hong Kong, confirmed H7N9 - recent illness in Shenzhen - December 6, 2013

[Source: Centre for Health Protection, Hong Kong PRC SAR, full page: (LINK).]


Epidemiological investigation and follow-up actions by CHP on two confirmed human cases of avian influenza A(H7N9)


The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) today (December 11) provided an update on the two confirmed human cases of avian influenza A(H7N9) in Hong Kong.

"The epidemiological investigations, enhanced disease surveillance, port health measures and health education are proceeding," a spokesman for the DH remarked.

Regarding the second confirmed case affecting a male patient aged 80, as of 4pm today, no additional close contacts have been identified.

The number of close contacts remains at 19 while there are over 140 other contacts.

Details are as follows:

• (A) Nineteen close contacts remain under quarantine for 10 days since their last contact with the patient.
  • Their specimens all tested negative for the avian influenza A(H7N9) virus and they were prescribed with the antiviral Tamiflu for prophylaxis.
  • During isolation, if their health conditions change, further testing and surveillance will be conducted.
  • They include:
    • 1. Thirteen patients who had stayed in the same cubicle with the patient in Tuen Mun Hospital (TMH);
    • 2. His five family members; and
    • 3. A taxi driver who had taken the patient and his family from Shenzhen Bay Port Border Control Point (SBP BCP) to TMH on December 3.
  
  
• (B) Over 140 other contacts, including other relatives of the patient, health-care workers (HCWs) of TMH and the ambulance service, relevant hospital visitors and an immigration control officer at SBP BCP, remain under medical surveillance and have been offered Tamiflu prophylaxis.
  • Among them, two HCWs of TMH who newly developed non-specific symptoms tested negative for the avian influenza A(H7N9) virus.

Regarding the first confirmed case affecting a female patient aged 36, as of 4pm, there are no additional close contacts.

The number of close contacts remains at 17 while there are 230 other contacts under medical surveillance.

All close contacts who completed quarantine will stay under medical surveillance for 10 more days.

Among the other contacts, two HCWs of TMH who newly developed non-specific symptoms tested negative for the avian influenza A(H7N9) virus.

Six asymptomatic close contacts of the second case are currently under quarantine in Lady MacLehose Holiday Village in Sai Kung.

The epidemiological investigations into the two cases by the CHP, including contact tracing, are ongoing.

Locally, enhanced surveillance over suspected cases in public and private hospitals is under way. The CHP will continue to maintain liaison with the World Health Organization (WHO), the Mainland and overseas health authorities to monitor the latest developments and obtain timely and accurate information. Local surveillance activities will be modified according to the WHO's recommendations.

"We have enhanced our publicity and health education on the prevention of avian influenza. The CHP has also sent letters to government departments and related organisations to reinforce our health advice on the prevention of avian influenza," the spokesman added.

The CHP's hotline (2125 1111) has been set up for public enquiries. As of 4pm today, 86 calls had been received.

"Travellers, especially those returning from avian influenza A(H7N9)-affected areas and provinces, with fever or respiratory symptoms are reminded to immediately wear facial masks, seek medical attention and reveal their travel history to doctors. Health-care professionals should also pay special attention to patients who might have had contact with birds, poultry or their droppings in affected areas and provinces," the spokesman advised.

The spokesman also urged travellers not to visit live poultry markets in the affected areas and provinces and avoid direct contact with poultry, birds and their droppings. If contact has been made, they should thoroughly wash their hands with soap and water.

Members of the public should remain vigilant and are reminded to take heed of the following preventive advice against avian influenza:

• 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 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;
• Cover the nose and mouth while sneezing or coughing, and hold the spit with a tissue and put it into a covered dustbin;
• Avoid crowded places and contact with fever patients; and
• Wear a mask when respiratory symptoms develop or when taking care of fever patients.

The public may visit the CHP's avian influenza page (www.chp.gov.hk/en/view_content/24244.html ) and its website (www.chp.gov.hk/files/pdf/global_statistics_avian_influenza_e.pdf ) for more information on avian influenza-affected areas and provinces.


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Re: China - Man, 80, hospitalized in Hong Kong, confirmed H7N9 - recent illness in Shenzhen - December 6, 2013

Epidemiological investigation and follow-up actions by CHP on two confirmed human cases of avian influenza A(H7N9) 12 December 2013

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) today (December 12) provided an update on the two confirmed human cases of avian influenza A(H7N9) in Hong Kong.

"The epidemiological investigations, enhanced disease surveillance, port health measures and health education are proceeding," a spokesman for the DH said.

Regarding the second confirmed case affecting a male patient aged 80, as of 4pm today no additional close contacts had been identified. The number of close contacts remains at 19 while there are over 140 other contacts. Details are as follows:

(A) Nineteen close contacts remain under quarantine for 10 days since their last contact with the patient. Their specimens all tested negative for the avian influenza A(H7N9) virus and they were prescribed with the antiviral Tamiflu for prophylaxis. During isolation, if their health conditions change, further testing and surveillance will be conducted. They include:

1. Among the 13 patients who stayed in the same cubicle with the patient in Tuen Mun Hospital (TMH), two newly developed non-specific symptoms today and have been tested negative for the avian influenza A(H7N9) virus;
2. His five family members; and
3. A taxi driver who had taken the patient and his family from Shenzhen Bay Port Border Control Point (SBP BCP) to TMH on December 3.

(B) Over 140 other contacts, including other relatives of the patient, healthcare workers (HCWs) of TMH and the ambulance service, relevant hospital visitors and an immigration control officer at SBP BCP, remain under medical surveillance and have been offered Tamiflu prophylaxis.

Regarding the first confirmed case affecting a female patient aged 36, as of 4pm there were no additional close contacts. The number of close contacts remains at 17 while there are 230 other contacts under medical surveillance. All close contacts who completed quarantine will stay under medical surveillance for 10 more days.

Six asymptomatic close contacts of the second case are currently under quarantine in Lady MacLehose Holiday Village in Sai Kung.

The epidemiological investigations into the two cases by the CHP, including contact tracing, are ongoing........

http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/2...1312120541.htm

[Giuseppe]

Re: China - Man, 80, hospitalized in Hong Kong, confirmed H7N9 - recent illness in Shenzhen - December 6, 2013

[Source: Centre for Health Protection, Hong Kong PRC SAR, full page: (LINK).]


Epidemiological investigation and follow-up actions by CHP on two confirmed human cases of avian influenza A(H7N9)


The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) today (December 13) provided an update on the two confirmed human cases of avian influenza A(H7N9) in Hong Kong.

"The epidemiological investigations, enhanced disease surveillance, port health measures and health education are proceeding," a spokesman for the DH remarked.

As of 2pm today, there were no newly located or symptomatic contacts for both cases.

Regarding the second confirmed case (a male patient aged 80), the number of close contacts remains at 19 while that of other contacts is 142.

For the first confirmed case (a female patient aged 36), the number of close contacts remains at 17 while that of other contacts is 230.

Close contacts were put under quarantine for 10 days since their last contact with the patient and were prescribed with the antiviral Tamiflu for prophylaxis, followed by 10 more days of medical surveillance.

Other contacts remain under medical surveillance and were offered Tamiflu prophylaxis.

As of 4pm today, the CHP's hotline (2125 1111) had received 91 enquiries.

"Travellers, especially those returning from avian influenza A(H7N9)-affected areas and provinces, with fever or respiratory symptoms are reminded to immediately wear facial masks, seek medical attention and reveal their travel history to doctors. Health-care professionals should also pay special attention to patients who might have had contact with birds, poultry or their droppings in affected areas and provinces," the spokesman said.

The spokesman also urged travellers not to visit live poultry markets in the affected areas and provinces and avoid direct contact with poultry, birds and their droppings. If contact has been made, they should thoroughly wash their hands with soap and water.

Members of the public should remain vigilant and are reminded to take heed of the following preventive advice against avian influenza:

• 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 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;
• Cover the nose and mouth while sneezing or coughing, and hold the spit with a tissue and put it into a covered dustbin;
• Avoid crowded places and contact with fever patients; and
• Wear a mask when respiratory symptoms develop or when taking care of fever patients.

The public may visit the CHP's avian influenza page (www.chp.gov.hk/en/view_content/24244.html ) and its website (www.chp.gov.hk/files/pdf/global_statistics_avian_influenza_e.pdf ) for more information on avian influenza-affected areas and provinces.


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[Giuseppe]

Re: China - Man, 80, hospitalized in Hong Kong, confirmed H7N9 - recent illness in Shenzhen - December 6, 2013

[Source: RTHK, full page in Chinese: (LINK). Automatic translation.]



Hong Kong, 80-year-old man diagnosed with H7N9 died

2013-12-26 HKT 17:03


Earlier diagnosed of H7N9 avian influenza in 80-year-old man, died in the afternoon.

Patients Nagai Shenzhen, mainland was eating chicken, earlier this month because of physical discomfort, returned to Hong Kong to Tuen Mun Hospital for treatment, a quick test confirmed that he was infected with H7N9 avian influenza, and subsequently transferred to Princess Margaret Hospital for isolation and treatment.

Secretary for Food and Health Ko Wing-man said that the man had visited before the patient and the patient had to pick up a taxi driver, the driver, after examination, confirmed that there were no symptoms.


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Re: China - Man, 80, hospitalized in Hong Kong, confirmed H7N9 - recent illness in Shenzhen - December 6, 2013

Source: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/1...0JI22420131226

Hong Kong confirms first death from H7N9 bird flu
HONG KONG Thu Dec 26, 2013 5:02pm IST


Dec 26 (Reuters) - An 80-year-old man infected with the H7N9 bird flu virus has died in Hong Kong, the government said on Thursday, in the first such death in the city after the virus surfaced in early December.

The man, the second person in Hong Kong to be diagnosed with the virus strain, lived in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen and had eaten poultry there, media reported...