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Source: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202303/01/P2023030100417.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 (March 1) 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 49-year-old man living in Qingyuan, Guangdong, who had contact with live domestic poultry before the onset of symptoms. He developed symptoms on December 17, 2022. He was admitted for treatment on December 21, 2022, and was in serious condition.
From 2014 to date, 83 human cases of avian influenza A(H5N6) have been reported by Mainland health authorities...
Ends/Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Issued at HKT 17:00
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 (March 1) 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 49-year-old man living in Qingyuan, Guangdong, who had contact with live domestic poultry before the onset of symptoms. He developed symptoms on December 17, 2022. He was admitted for treatment on December 21, 2022, and was in serious condition.
From 2014 to date, 83 human cases of avian influenza A(H5N6) have been reported by Mainland health authorities...
Ends/Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Issued at HKT 17:00