China adds 7 more H7N9 cases. 1/23

Mainland China, Shanghai, Guangdong and Zhejiang add seven cases of H7N9 flu cases, the command center called on citizens to go abroad Always pay attention to prevention


Command Center today (January 23) days with the Chinese mainland health authorities confirmed, Shanghai, Guangdong and Zhejiang add seven cases were confirmed cases of H7N9 influenza, epidemic risk and threat display persists. Currently the command center for human bird flu outbreak travel recommendations provinces in mainland China (excluding Hong Kong and Macau) as the first stage: Note (Watch), which Guangdong, Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Jiangsu, Hunan, Shanghai, Beijing, Fujian Province, is the second stage: Alert (Alert). Command Center plans to remind people in mainland China, it is important to maintain good hygiene, avoid contact with birds, and calls upon physicians treating patients with pneumonia, be sure to ask the patient's travel history.
The new seven cases cases, the first one was 61-year-old woman in Shanghai, the (103) diagnosed in January 22, is now in active treatment; first two cases of Bao'an District, Shenzhen City, Guangdong Province, 34-year-old woman, in January 23, diagnosed, are in critical condition, hospital treatment; first three cases of Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province, 66-year-old female retiree, January 22 confirmed, is in critical condition, hospital treatment; first four cases in Zhejiang Province Hangzhou Riverside District 71-year-old female retiree, January 22 confirmed, is in critical condition, hospital treatment; first five cases of 71-year-old man in Cangnan County, Wenzhou, Zhejiang farmers, Jan. 22 confirmed, is in critical condition, hospital treatment; Section 6 cases of Yinzhou District, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, 59-year-old male worker, 22 January confirmed, is in critical condition, hospital treatment; 7 cases of Deqing County, Zhejiang Province, Huzhou 63-year-old female farmer, January 22 diagnosed, now in critical condition inpatient treatment.
Mainland China and Hong Kong to (102) H7N9 flu human cases so far after October 1 Cumulative Bulletin 90 cases of autumn, 10 deaths, including 43 cases in Zhejiang Province, Guangdong Province, 26 cases, 8 cases in Shanghai, Jiangsu Province, three cases , 7 cases of Fujian Province, Hong Kong 3 cases (Guangdong Province shifted). Also since last March 31 date, 224 cases were identified, of which 57 were fatal.
China will "H7N9 flu" as since last April 3 fifth category of infectious diseases, a cumulative total of 500 cases so far reported cases, including two infectious cases (1 death), 496 cases of exclusion of H7N9 infection, 2 cases inspection.
Command Center pointed out that after the autumn H7N9 flu cases in China are more concentrated in Zhejiang Province and Guangdong Province, mainland China does not rule out the tendency to expand the South epidemic, disease severity is still high and live bird markets and history of contact with birds most alert to people in mainland China should avoid live bird markets and Bird Street and out, as well as contact with birds and bird market poultry carcasses. Also reminds physicians should ask history and history of exposure to strengthen patient travel, such as found in line with the definition of H7N9 flu patient notification, shall promptly notify the health authority and the cautious response.
Command Center once again reminds people went to the Chinese mainland, the class should avoid contact with birds, especially not to pick up dead birds; eating chickens, ducks, geese and eggs to be cooked;, and should be implemented hand-washing and other personal hygiene measures to avoid infection. When you return home if fever or flu-like symptoms, they should inform the airline personnel and airport and port of quarantine officers; such as after returning the above symptoms should wear a mask and seek medical advice and inform the physician contact history and travel history. Latest epidemic diseases and other related information can be found in the Agency website (http://www.cdc.gov.tw) the "H7N9 flu Corner" and "International Travel Information" area, or call the toll-free hotline and caring people informed epidemic 1922 ( or 0800-001922) contact.


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