CHP China announces 6 more H7N9. 1 H10N8. 1/25

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   Hong Kong (HKSAR) - According to the latest reports of the Mainland health authorities as at yesterday (January 25), six additional human cases of avian influenza A(H7N9) were confirmed in Guangdong (one case), Fujian (one case), Zhejiang (three cases) and Jiangsu (one case). The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) is closely monitoring the situation.

The case in Guangdong involves an 82-year-old man who lives in Shenzhen. He is currently under treatment in a local hospital.

The case in Fujian involves a 46-year-old woman who is still hospitalised for treatment.

The three cases in Zhejiang involve a man aged 49, and two women aged 48 and 60. All of them are currently hospitalised for treatment

The case in Jiangsu involves a 57-year-old man who is still hospitalised for treatment.

As of January 25, a total of 237 human cases of avian influenza A(H7N9) have been confirmed on the Mainland, including Zhejiang (98 cases), Shanghai (41 cases), Jiangsu (32 cases), Guangdong (30 cases), Fujian (13 cases), Jiangxi (six cases), Anhui (four cases), Henan (four cases), Beijing (three cases), Hunan (two cases), Shandong (two cases), Hebei (one case) and Guizhou (one case, imported from Zhejiang).

Additionally, the CHP received notification of an additional human case of avian influenza A(H10N8) in Jiangxi from the National Health and Family Planning Commission. The patient is a 55-year-old woman who visited a poultry market on January 4.

She became ill on January 8 and is currently hospitalised for treatment.

"Locally, enhanced disease surveillance, port health measures and health education against avian influenza are ongoing. We will remain vigilant and maintain liaison with the World Health Organization (WHO) and relevant health authorities. Local surveillance activities will be modified upon the WHO's recommendations," a spokesman for the DH said.

"All boundary control points have implemented disease prevention and control measures. Thermal imaging systems are in place for body temperature checks of inbound travellers. Random temperature checks by handheld devices will also be arranged.

Suspected cases will be immediately referred to public hospitals for follow-up investigation," the spokesman added. 

Regarding health education for travellers, distribution of pamphlets, display of posters in departure and arrival halls, in-flight public announcements, environmental health inspections and provision of regular updates to the travel industry via meetings and correspondence are all proceeding. 

"Travellers, especially those returning from avian influenza-affected areas and provinces with fever or respiratory symptoms, should immediately wear masks, seek medical attention and reveal their travel history to doctors.

Health-care professionals should pay special attention to patients who might have had contact with poultry, birds or their droppings in affected areas and provinces," the spokesman advised. 

Members of the public should remain vigilant and take heed of the preventive advice against avian influenza below: 

* Do not visit live poultry markets. Avoid contact with poultry, birds and their droppings.

If contact has been made, thoroughly wash hands with soap; 
* Poultry and eggs should be thoroughly cooked before eating; 
* Wash hands frequently with soap, especially before touching the mouth, nose or eyes, handling food or eating; after going to the toilet or touching public installations or equipment (including escalator handrails, elevator control panels and door knobs); or when hands are dirtied by respiratory secretions after coughing or sneezing; 
* Cover the nose and mouth while sneezing or coughing, hold the spit with a tissue and put it into a covered dustbin; 
* Avoid crowded places and contact with fever patients; and 
* Wear masks when respiratory symptoms develop or when taking care of fever patients. 

The public may visit the CHP's avian influenza page (www.chp.gov.hk/en/view_content/24244.html) and website (www.chp.gov.hk/files/pdf/global_statistics_avian_influenza_e.pdf) for more information on avian influenza-affected areas and provinces.

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Kyle Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Adviser Group Joined: May 29 2013 Location: Colorado, USA Status: Offline Points: 5800	Post Options Post Reply Quote Kyle Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: CHP China announces 6 more H7N9. 1 H10N8. 1/25 Posted: January 25 2014 at 7:22pm
	Hong Kong (HKSAR) - According to the latest reports of the Mainland health authorities as at yesterday (January 25), six additional human cases of avian influenza A(H7N9) were confirmed in Guangdong (one case), Fujian (one case), Zhejiang (three cases) and Jiangsu (one case). The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) is closely monitoring the situation. The case in Guangdong involves an 82-year-old man who lives in Shenzhen. He is currently under treatment in a local hospital. The case in Fujian involves a 46-year-old woman who is still hospitalised for treatment. The three cases in Zhejiang involve a man aged 49, and two women aged 48 and 60. All of them are currently hospitalised for treatment The case in Jiangsu involves a 57-year-old man who is still hospitalised for treatment. As of January 25, a total of 237 human cases of avian influenza A(H7N9) have been confirmed on the Mainland, including Zhejiang (98 cases), Shanghai (41 cases), Jiangsu (32 cases), Guangdong (30 cases), Fujian (13 cases), Jiangxi (six cases), Anhui (four cases), Henan (four cases), Beijing (three cases), Hunan (two cases), Shandong (two cases), Hebei (one case) and Guizhou (one case, imported from Zhejiang). Additionally, the CHP received notification of an additional human case of avian influenza A(H10N8) in Jiangxi from the National Health and Family Planning Commission. The patient is a 55-year-old woman who visited a poultry market on January 4. She became ill on January 8 and is currently hospitalised for treatment. "Locally, enhanced disease surveillance, port health measures and health education against avian influenza are ongoing. We will remain vigilant and maintain liaison with the World Health Organization (WHO) and relevant health authorities. Local surveillance activities will be modified upon the WHO's recommendations," a spokesman for the DH said. "All boundary control points have implemented disease prevention and control measures. Thermal imaging systems are in place for body temperature checks of inbound travellers. Random temperature checks by handheld devices will also be arranged. Suspected cases will be immediately referred to public hospitals for follow-up investigation," the spokesman added. Regarding health education for travellers, distribution of pamphlets, display of posters in departure and arrival halls, in-flight public announcements, environmental health inspections and provision of regular updates to the travel industry via meetings and correspondence are all proceeding. "Travellers, especially those returning from avian influenza-affected areas and provinces with fever or respiratory symptoms, should immediately wear masks, seek medical attention and reveal their travel history to doctors. Health-care professionals should pay special attention to patients who might have had contact with poultry, birds or their droppings in affected areas and provinces," the spokesman advised. Members of the public should remain vigilant and take heed of the preventive advice against avian influenza below: * Do not visit live poultry markets. Avoid contact with poultry, birds and their droppings. If contact has been made, thoroughly wash hands with soap; * Poultry and eggs should be thoroughly cooked before eating; * Wash hands frequently with soap, especially before touching the mouth, nose or eyes, handling food or eating; after going to the toilet or touching public installations or equipment (including escalator handrails, elevator control panels and door knobs); or when hands are dirtied by respiratory secretions after coughing or sneezing; * Cover the nose and mouth while sneezing or coughing, hold the spit with a tissue and put it into a covered dustbin; * Avoid crowded places and contact with fever patients; and * Wear masks when respiratory symptoms develop or when taking care of fever patients. The public may visit the CHP's avian influenza page (www.chp.gov.hk/en/view_content/24244.html) and website (www.chp.gov.hk/files/pdf/global_statistics_avian_influenza_e.pdf) for more information on avian influenza-affected areas and provinces. http://7thspace.com/headlines/451309/six_additional_human_cases_of_avian_influenza_ah7n9_and_one_case_of_avian_influenza_ah10n8_in_mainland_closely_monitored_by_dh.html

jacksdad Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Executive Admin Joined: September 08 2007 Location: San Diego Status: Offline Points: 47251	Post Options Post Reply Quote jacksdad Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: January 25 2014 at 8:30pm
	So...they're checking all inbound passengers in case they bring H7N9 into China, but they're not checking anyone outbound because presumably they really don't care if it leaves the mainland. Did I read that right?
	"Buy it cheap. Stack it deep" "Any community that fails to prepare, with the expectation that the federal government will come to the rescue, will be tragically wrong." Michael Leavitt, HHS Secretary.

jacksdad Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Executive Admin Joined: September 08 2007 Location: San Diego Status: Offline Points: 47251	Post Options Post Reply Quote jacksdad Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: January 25 2014 at 10:03pm
	Oops, just saw the H10N8 case in that article. Another one? Hopefully we're not going to have to track multiple viruses. Things are already getting crazy enough over there as it is.
	"Buy it cheap. Stack it deep" "Any community that fails to prepare, with the expectation that the federal government will come to the rescue, will be tragically wrong." Michael Leavitt, HHS Secretary.

Albert Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Joined: April 24 2006 Status: Offline Points: 47746	Post Options Post Reply Quote Albert Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: January 26 2014 at 2:54am
	Nearly 100 new cases so far this month.
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carbon20 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Joined: April 08 2006 Location: West Australia Status: Offline Points: 65816	Post Options Post Reply Quote carbon20 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: January 26 2014 at 5:19am
	i just wonder if some of these odd flu's have always been there ,infecting one or two people and not going further,its just the testing is more refine now, all flu's come from bird's , some become normal seasonal flu , some dont do anything, and its the odd one that turns real nasty
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jacksdad Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Executive Admin Joined: September 08 2007 Location: San Diego Status: Offline Points: 47251	Post Options Post Reply Quote jacksdad Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: January 26 2014 at 8:35am
	Albert - at the rate the outbreak is accelerating we'll be at 300 pretty quickly, especially with the head start the virus got this year compared to it's late emergence last spring. Carbon - I'm inclined to agree. China's screwed up farming practices have been in place for a long time and I'm sure these viruses have been jumping to humans but not detected. Kind of scary now that we do know about them though, isn't it?
	"Buy it cheap. Stack it deep" "Any community that fails to prepare, with the expectation that the federal government will come to the rescue, will be tragically wrong." Michael Leavitt, HHS Secretary.