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**sharon sanders** · January 17, 2015, 03:26 PM

17 January 2015

CHP closely monitors two additional human cases of avian influenza A(H7N9) in Mainland

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) is closely monitoring two additional human cases of avian influenza A(H7N9) in Shandong and Jiangxi. According to the latest reports of the Mainland health authorities, the patient in Shandong is a 60-year-old man who worked in Jiangsu before onset of illness, while the patient in Jiangxi is a 34-year-old man who was hospitalised for treatment in critical condition.
To date, 480 human cases of avian influenza A(H7N9) have been reported by the Mainland health authorities, respectively in Zhejiang (145 cases), Guangdong (121 cases), Jiangsu (63 cases), Shanghai (42 cases), Fujian (28 cases), Hunan (24 cases), Anhui (17 cases), Xinjiang (nine cases), Jiangxi (nine cases), Shandong (six cases), Beijing (five cases), Henan (four cases), Guangxi (three cases), Jilin (two cases), Guizhou (one case) and Hebei (one case).
"Locally, we will remain vigilant and work closely with the World Health Organization and relevant health authorities to monitor the latest developments," a spokesman for the DH said.
All boundary control points have implemented health surveillance measures. 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 DH's Port Health Office has enhanced body temperature checks by handheld devices.
Regarding health education for travellers, the display of posters and broadcasting of health messages in departure and arrival halls, environmental health inspection and provision of regular updates to the travel industry and other stakeholders will be enhanced.
Travellers, especially those returning from avian influenza-affected areas with fever or respiratory symptoms, should immediately wear masks, seek medical attention and reveal their travel history to doctors. Health-care professionals should pay special attention to patients who might have had contact with poultry, birds or their droppings in affected areas.
The public should remain vigilant and take heed of the advice against avian influenza below:
* Do not visit live poultry markets and farms. Avoid contact with poultry, birds and their droppings;
* If contact has been made, thoroughly wash hands with soap;
* Avoid entering areas where poultry may be slaughtered and contact with surfaces which might be contaminated by droppings of poultry or other animals;
* 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 (including escalator handrails, elevator control panels and door knobs); and when hands are dirtied by respiratory secretions after coughing or sneezing;
* Cover the nose and mouth while sneezing or coughing, hold the spit with a tissue and put it into a covered dustbin;
* Avoid crowded places and contact with fever patients; and
* Wear masks when respiratory symptoms develop or when taking care of fever patients.
The public may visit the pages below for more information:
* The CHP's avian influenza page (www.chp.gov.hk/en/view_content/24244.html); and
* Global statistics and affected areas of avian influenza in the CHP's website (www.chp.gov.hk/files/pdf/global_statistics_avian_influenza_e.pdf).
Ends/Saturday, January 17, 2015

http://www.chp.gov.hk/en/view_content/37873.html

**Pathfinder** · January 31, 2015, 11:04 PM

Translation Google

Shandong occurred one case of influenza H7N9 cases high season to teach you how to prevent

Source: Qingdao Morning Author: Wang Leijiang 2015-02-01 07:08:19

Morning News January 16, the province occurred one case of imported cases of H7N9, has aroused widespread concern. After the outbreak, the provincial government attaches great importance to the immediate deployment of joint prevention and control, prevention and control of epidemic development closely. Provincial H7N9 epidemic joint prevention and control mechanism leading group members held a meeting to study the implementation of the prevention and control measures. Due to the impact of the virus epidemic law, climate and other factors, every winter, is the province of the flu-prone, high season. Morning today published in the relevant knowledge to help the public to prevent.

Since the beginning of winter, the province's health planning to carry out the relevant units adhere to monitor influenza-like illness day, week judged to carry the virus cases and environmental monitoring closely the flu and avian flu virus changes and changes in the implementation of vaccination, health education, key sites disinfection and other control measures, trying to reduce the harm of influenza and avian flu. Currently, the Spring Festival approaching, the population flow, crowds increased, increasing susceptibility to risk.

To correct guidance and help the public and prevention of influenza H7N9, the province organized experts on relevant knowledge and prevention measures were consolidated. What is the flu? Experts said the flu called influenza, mainly refers to the crowd, an acute viral respiratory infections caused by the common flu virus. Flu contagious, infectious quickly lead to popular winter and spring of each year, there are significant seasonal. Historically, every few years a pandemic occurs, many people in a short illness, severe cases can lead to death. (Reporter Wang Leijiang)

zhttp://news.qingdaonews.com/qingdao/2015-02/01/content_10896758.htm

**Biological100** · February 3, 2015, 09:52 PM

Linyi found one case of H7N9 imported cases launched the emergency plan, News Published: 2015-01-17 06:50:00
?Langya News Network January 17 news (reporter Gao red) Shandong Province Health Planning January 16 briefing, Linyi City, found one case of H7N9 imported cases.

?It is understood that the patient Mengmou, male, aged 60, farmer. Before the onset of workers in Changzhou City, Jiangsu Province, Dec. 30, 2014 malaise, headache, loss of appetite and other symptoms, the treatment of residence in Changzhou City, the condition gradually worsened, on January 7, 2015 car return Linyi City Lan Ling county hospital for treatment, the provinces and the Group of Experts diagnosed H7N9 imported cases. After the outbreak, the city immediately start the emergency plan, the prevention and control measures is well underway.
?Reporters learned from the CDC Linyi, people infected with H7N9 avian influenza is currently the major route of transmission is spread from birds to humans, the probability of a smaller spread between people, so people Needless to panic. However, the current time when people infected with H7N9 flu and bird flu high time, especially the Spring Festival approaching, the population flow, people buy live birds than usual increase in consumption during the same time, if disposed of improperly, will to some extent increase the incidence of human infection sporadic cases of H7N9 avian influenza risk.

?CDC reminded the public, to develop a healthy lifestyle, prevention is the key to science. Strengthening physical activity in daily life, maintain good health habits, including ensuring hand and respiratory hygiene, food safety measures can be taken to prevent infection. To develop good health habits, cooking must adhere to separate raw and cooked; do not eat dead birds classes, poultry, eggs must be cooked to eat, avoid eating undercooked egg yolk "runny egg"; do sliced cold chicken When other birds, be sure to fully cooked bone marrow, bones can not be cut open to see blood. Meanwhile, the best timing window ventilation twice a day, because the fresh air dilution virus, clean indoor air.
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In addition, people infected with H7N9 bird flu early symptoms resemble the flu, mainly fever, accompanied by runny nose, cough, sore throat, body aches and other symptoms. Recommended for children and the infirm try not to live animal markets , the emergence of these symptoms should go to regular medical institutions.

Linyi found one case of H7N9 imported cases concern today launched the emergency plan _ _ langya News
http://www.langya.cn/lyxw/jrgz/201501/t20150117_312420.html

**Biological100** · February 3, 2015, 09:55 PM

FAO/GLEWS 19 ?January ?2015, ??14:23:58 Disease Event ID: 198921, Confirmed Influenza - Avian in Jiangsu Sheng ,Jiangsu Sheng, for human [ At the time I thought it was Shandong use with caution]

GENERAL INFO
Disease Event ID: 198921
Reporting date: 18/01/2015
Observation date: 18/01/2015

LOCATION
Region: Asia
Admin 1 (Country): Jiangsu Sheng (China)
Locality: Jiangsu Sheng
Lat/Long: 32.9991483133/119.4321153793
Quality of Coordinates: Centroid Admin1

DISEASE
Status: Confirmed
DISEASE: Influenza - Avian
Serotype: H7N9 LPAI
Source: National authorities

SPECIES AFFECTED N/A
An.Type:
An.Class:
Species:
At Risk:
Cases:
Deaths:
Destroyed:
Slaughtered:

LABORATORIES
Disease Tested: Influenza - Avian
Species:
Test:
Result: Positive
Result Date: 14/01/2015
Reference Laboratory:

http://empres-i.fao.org/empres-i/2/obd?idOutbreak=198921&rss=t

**sharon sanders** · February 24, 2015, 07:16 AM

Interestingly Shandong province has not released its January 2015 notifiable diseases report on schedule. I wonder why.....

http://www.sdwsjs.gov.cn/xwzx/zwgg/

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China - Confirmed: Shandong health annnounces H7N9 case in a farmer, 60, from Changzhou, Jiangsu province - January 17, 2015

China - Confirmed: Shandong health annnounces H7N9 case in a farmer, 60, from Changzhou, Jiangsu province - January 17, 2015

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