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The National Health Commission in China (link translated from Chinese) has reported a case of H10N3 avian influenza A (bird flu) in Jiangsu Province. This is the first time this virus has been seen in a human. The patient, from Zhenjiang, became unwell on 23 April 2021 but their condition is not considered serious. H10N3 does not cause serious illness in birds and is not readily transmitted to, or between, people.
Advice for Travellers
Avian influenza (bird flu) is an influenza virus that spreads among birds. Rarely, the virus can spread to people who have had close contact with infected birds.
Travellers to countries where avian influenza has caused human disease should be aware of the potential risk of infection, particularly those visiting friends and relatives.
These travellers should be advised to avoid contact with:
The virus is killed by thorough cooking of poultry, including eggs. Travellers should:
Care should be taken when handling raw or undercooked poultry products. Travellers should be advised to:
See the TRAVAX Avian Influenza page and fitfortravel Avian Influenza advice for travellers page for further information.