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The Hong Kong Department of Health reports there have been 21 cases of H5N6 bird flu in China in 2021. The 2 most recent cases were reported in Guangxi and Chongqing on 30 September 2021. Other areas reporting cases this year are Guangdong Province, Hunan Province, Sichuan Province, Anhui Province and Guizhou Province.
H5N6 can cause severe illness and death, but is not easily spread among 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 avoid:
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.