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Source: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202112/11/P2021121100535.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 (December 11) 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 68-year-old man living in Huizhou in Guangdong Province, who kept poultry at home. He developed symptoms on December 3 and was admitted for treatment on December 7. The patient is in critical condition.
From 2014 to date, 53 human cases of avian influenza A(H5N6) have been reported by Mainland health authorities...
...Ends/Saturday, December 11, 2021
Issued at HKT 15:57
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 (December 11) 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 68-year-old man living in Huizhou in Guangdong Province, who kept poultry at home. He developed symptoms on December 3 and was admitted for treatment on December 7. The patient is in critical condition.
From 2014 to date, 53 human cases of avian influenza A(H5N6) have been reported by Mainland health authorities...
...Ends/Saturday, December 11, 2021
Issued at HKT 15:57
