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CHP notified of 11 additional human cases of avian influenza A(H7N9) in Mainland

17 May 2016

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) today (May 17) received notification of 11 additional human cases of avian influenza A(H7N9) from the National Health and Family Planning Commission and again urged the public to maintain strict personal, food and environmental hygiene both locally and during travel. The cases comprise:

1. A man aged 64 in Wuhu, Anhui, who had poultry exposure and died;
2. A man aged 86 in Zhangzhou, Fujian, who had poultry exposure and is in serious condition;
3. A female farmer aged 60 in Yancheng, Jiangsu, who had poultry exposure and is in serious condition;
4. A man aged 84 in Wuhu, Anhui, who had poultry exposure and is in serious condition;
5. A woman aged 85 in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, who shared the same hospital ward with two previously confirmed cases and died;
6. A male farmer aged 67 in Jiaxing, Zhejiang, who had poultry exposure and is in serious condition;
7. A female farmer aged 58 in Longyan, Fujian, who had poultry exposure and is in serious condition;
8. A man aged 63 in Nantong, Jiangsu, who had poultry exposure and is in serious condition;
9. A man aged 53 in Suzhou, Jiangsu, who had poultry exposure and died;
10. A man aged 26 in Jianou, Fujian, who had poultry exposure and is in serious condition; and
11. A male farmer aged 80 in Huai'an, Jiangsu, who had poultry exposure and is in serious condition.

From 2013 to date, 758 human cases of avian influenza A(H7N9) have been reported by the Mainland health authorities.

"We will remain vigilant and work closely with the World Health Organization and relevant health authorities to monitor the latest developments," a spokesman for the DH said.

The DH's Port Health Office conducts health surveillance measures at all boundary control points. Thermal imaging systems are in place for body temperature checks on inbound travellers. Suspected cases will be immediately referred to public hospitals for follow-up.

The display of posters and broadcast of health messages in departure and arrival halls as health education for travellers is under way. The travel industry and other stakeholders are regularly updated on the latest information.

Travellers, especially those returning from avian influenza-affected areas with fever or respiratory symptoms, should immediately wear masks, seek medical attention and reveal their travel history to doctors. Health-care professionals should pay special attention to patients who might have had contact with poultry, birds or their droppings in affected areas.

The public should remain vigilant and take heed of the advice against avian influenza below:

The public may visit the CHP's pages below for more information:



Last Revision Date : 17 May 2016