China's 12th reported avian influenza A(H5N6) case in 2021, male, 55 - Liuzhou, Guangxi province - August 23, 2021

[Shiloh]

Source: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202108/23/P2021082300712.htm


CHP closely monitors human case of avian influenza A(H5N6) in Mainland
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The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health is today (August 23) closely monitoring a human case of avian influenza A(H5N6) in the Mainland, and again urged the public to maintain strict personal, food and environmental hygiene both locally and during travel.

The case involves a 55-year-old man living in Liuzhou, Guangxi. He is a farmer and had contact with live poultry. He developed symptoms on August 17 and was admitted for treatment on the same day. The patient is in critical condition.

From 2014 to date, 41 human cases of avian influenza A(H5N6) have been reported by Mainland health authorities...

...Ends/Monday, August 23, 2021
Issued at HKT 19:37

 

[sharon sanders]

Please see:

FluTrackers H5N6 Cumulative Case List


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China - The wholesale price of eggs rises by 20% in one month in Beijing - August 11, 2021

 

[Shiloh]

This is the 3rd case in a week....three different provinces...seems to be a widespread problem and may be contributing to the increase in the price of eggs