Re: China: 1 new H7N9 case in Guangdong
Source:
http://www.gcs.gov.mo/showNews.php?PageLang=C&DataUcn=78475&Member=0
Guangdong new case of human infection of bird flu H7N9
2014-05-14 19:38:00
Source: Health Bureau
Health Bureau said , according to the Mainland health authorities informed last night to today ( May 14 ) 18:00 , Guangdong new case of human infection of bird flu H7N9 cases , the patient was 71 year old man , now living in Meizhou Xingning ; stable condition , has been receiving treatment .
437 cases were diagnosed across the country people infected with H7N9 bird flu cases , of which at least 156 cases of death. Regional local infections occurred since October 2013 , including : Guangdong, Guangxi , Fujian, Zhejiang, Jiangsu , Hunan, Shanghai , Beijing , Anhui, Jilin, Shandong , Jiangxi, Taiwan , Hong Kong and Malaysia have imported cases .
The Australian side, yesterday 5:00 Today 17:00 Health Department did not receive the needed report suspected cases of Influenza A H7N9 detection. So far, all test results were negative for influenza A H7N9 .
Although Macao is no case of human infection , but in order to get the maximum protection of public health , the Government has launched the emergency response mechanism , to take a series of preventive measures. The Health Department will continue and the country 's health sector and neighboring regions , the World Health Organization to maintain close contact , surveillance and outbreak of Macao over the country, and through cross- sector and public-private cooperation, neighborhood or Macao Once the bird flu do occur better prevention and preparedness . Under the current circumstances, the Health Bureau is expected to continue for some time to the mainland will be more people infected with influenza A H7N9 bird flu , do not rule out the emergence of cases Australia , Health Bureau has requested all medical institutions and medical personnel to closely monitor , if suspected cases should be timely detection or referral ; also made the following appeal to all Australian citizens :
? Avoid visiting the recent H7N9 avian influenza outbreak area markets , farms and other birds have a place to sell or display ;
? Avoid contact with birds and their secretions , excretions ; case of contact should wash their hands immediately ;
? Do not buy , carry without quarantine birds ;
? Do not eat undercooked poultry meat, offal, blood products and eggs ;
? attention to personal hygiene , wash hands frequently ;
? If symptoms of fever, cough , breathing difficulties , should wear a mask , a doctor as soon as possible , and to detail the history of travel and contact history animal doctor.
For more information about the influenza A H7N9 avian flu , can be found in the Health Bureau website (
www.ssm.gov.mo) or call the Health Department infectious disease hotline 28700800 during office hours .
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