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The National Health and Family Planning Commission of China has notified WHO of 15 new laboratory-confirmed human cases (including 3 deaths) of avian influenza A (H7N9) virus infection.
The 15 cases include: 8 females and 7 males aged between 20-83 years; All but one had direct contact with live poultry. The cases were located in: Jiangsu Province (4), Fujian Province (5), Zhejiang Province (4) and Guangdong Province (1).
The government is taking steps to strengthen surveillance, reinforce case management and medical treatment and inform and communicate risk with the public.
(Via WHO Global Alert and Response - accessed 21/01/15)
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.
• Further information on avian influenza and travel.
Health Protection Scotland has produced an algorithm for the management of returning travellers from countries affected by avian influenza presenting with febrile respiratory illness: recognition, investigation and initial management.
Public Health England has produced clinical guidance for health professionals in England on the assessment and investigation of patients with severe flu-like illness who have recently returned from China.
