China - A media report of 1 suspected H7N9 case in Hong Kong - tested negative

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Hong Kong received a suspected case of human infection with H7N9 avian influenza
2013-05-24 19:56:34 | Source: People | Editor: Yang Yuguo

Original title: Hong Kong Centre for Health Protection has received a suspected H7N9 case

People May 24 CLP Hong Kong Centre for Health Protection, said today by noon yesterday, 12 today 12:00, the center received a suspected human infection with avian influenza A (H7N9) cases, and four does not meet the reporting guidelines cases.

Since the March 31 date, the SAR CHP received a total of 32 cases meet the reporting criteria, as well as 111 cases do not meet the reporting criteria.

A DH spokesman urged travelers visiting affected areas should not live poultry markets, avoid direct contact with poultry, birds or their droppings. Once exposed, should wash hands thoroughly with soap and water. The spokesman stressed that Hong Kong has been no human cases of avian influenza found (H7N9) confirmed cases. (Chen Dian, Lee Yuan)

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Re: China - A media report of 1 suspected H7N9 case in Hong Kong

Re: China - A media report of 1 suspected H7N9 case in Hong Kong

All tested negative.

Source: Centre for Health Protection, Hong Kong PRC SAR: http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201305/24/P201305240491.htm


Update on number of suspected human cases of avian influenza A(H7) notified
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The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) today (May 24) provided an update on the latest number of suspected human cases of avian influenza A(H7) notified to the CHP, including cases fulfilling reporting criteria and remaining ones not fulfilling reporting criteria.

From noon yesterday (May 23) to noon today, the CHP received notification of one case which fulfilled reporting criteria, and four cases which did not fulfil reporting criteria. The cases are detailed in the Attachment.

This brings the total number of notifications received by the CHP since March 31 of cases fulfilling reporting criteria of suspected human cases of avian influenza A(H7) to 32, and the total number of notifications not fulfilling reporting criteria to 111.

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

"Influenza A(H7) is a statutorily notifiable infectious disease in Hong Kong. Locally, no confirmed human cases of avian influenza A(H7N9) have been recorded so far," the spokesman stressed.

The spokesman reminded doctors to report to the CHP any suspected case of influenza A(H7). The Public Health Laboratory Services Branch of the CHP is ready to receive and test specimens whenever necessary.

The public may visit the CHP's avian influenza page (www.chp.gov.hk/en/view_content/24244.html) for further information.

Ends/Friday, May 24, 2013
Issued at HKT 17:57

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[Case no. - Age - Sex - Hospital - Condition - Test against H7 virus -Other virus tested positive - Exposure to poultry or contaminated environment - Affected areas in Mainland visited during 10‐day incubation period - Other Mainland areas visited during 10‐day incubation period]

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