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WHO says China need not Panic Over Bird Flu Epidemic

Mar 02, 2017 06:00 AM EST

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday ruled out the possibility of an immediate bird flu epidemic in China as it claimed that the sustained human-to-human transmission of H7N9 virus remains relatively low.

China Temporarily Closes Poultry Markets.

Bird Flu Crisis: China Shuts Down Poultry Markets in South Central Region

Girish Shetti |

Feb 17, 2017 11:40 AM EST

Chinese authorities have ordered the closure of live poultry markets in the south central region amid growing fear over fast-spreading bird flu virus. The H7N9 virus has already killed nearly 100 people across China, the highest death toll numbers in recent years, according to latest data released by the National Health and Family Planning Commission.

79 people died to due to H7N9 Bird Flu Virus.

China: Bird Flu Gets Worse as Death Toll Climbs to 79 in January

Girish Shetti |

Feb 15, 2017 05:35 AM EST

Nearly 79 people succumbed to the H7N9 bird flu virus across China in January, according to latest data released by the Chinese government, raising concern over the fast spreading deadly virus.

Approximately 40 countries, including some in Europe, have reported new outbreaks of bird flu.

Bird Flu Outbreak in China Sparks Concern Amid Lunar New Year Celebrations

mwaniki wanjiku |

Jan 28, 2017 04:27 PM EST

A spate of human deaths due to bird flu in China has sparked concern from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

Hong Kong Witnesses Second Bird Flu Death.

Hong Kong Reports Second Bird Flu Death of Winter Season

Girish Shetti |

Jan 06, 2017 08:04 AM EST

A 62-year-old man died because of H7N9 virus in Hong Kong on Friday, the second case of bird flu death in the autonomous city, according to hospital authorities.

China's Suzhou City Suspends Poultry Trade due to Bird Flu Concerns

Girish Shetti |

Dec 26, 2016 09:16 AM EST

Suzhou City, a part of the eastern province of Jiangsu, suspended live poultry trading as of last Sunday (Dec. 25) midnight (16:00 GMT) as a precautionary measure after nearby provinces reported bird flu infection cases, according to People's Daily.