Via the Centre for Health Protection: CHP notified of human case of avian influenza A(H7N9) in Jiangsu. Excerpt:
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health today (September 1) received notification from the National Health and Family Planning Commission of an additional human case of avian influenza A(H7N9) in Jiangsu, and strongly urged the public to maintain strict personal, food and environmental hygiene both locally and during travel.
The male patient, aged 58, in Zhenjiang has died. He had exposure to a live poultry market before onset.
