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Avian Influenza (Human) (H5N6) in China

06 January 2016

Between 30 December 2015 and 2 January 2016, the National Health and Family Planning Commission of China notified WHO of 2 laboratory-confirmed cases of human infection with avian influenza A(H5N6) virus.

Both cases are female, the first is from Baoan District, Shenzhen City, with onset date of 24 December and the second is from Duanzhou District, Zhaoqing City, with onset date of 22 December. Both cases are now in a critical condition.

(Via WHO Disease Outbreak News - accessed 06/01/16)

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.