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The National Health and Family Planning Commission of China have notified WHO (World Health Organisation) of 5 new laboratory-confirmed human cases of avian influenza A(H7N9) virus infection, including 1 death.
Onset dates range from 24 June to 29 July 2016. Cases range in age from 13 to 79 years. Of these 5 cases, 3 are male. Only 2 of the 5 cases reported exposure to live poultry or where involved in slaughtering poultry. The remaining 3 cases did not report any history of exposure to poultry.
Cases were reported from two provinces (Fujian and Hebei) and one municipality (Beijing). Investigations are on-going, at this stage human-to human-transmission cannot be ruled out, however to date no further transmission has been reported.
(Via WHO Disease Outbreak News - accessed 23/08/16)
Advice for Travellers
Travellers experiencing severe flu like symptoms within 10 days of returning from China, should contact their GP and inform them of their recent travel to China.
