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

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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

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[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.


Ends/Friday, December 13, 2013
Issued at HKT 18:50
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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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[Shiloh]

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

Source: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/12/26/hongkong-birdflu-idINL4N0JI22420131226

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...