On January 16, relevant departments of the People’s Republic of China notified A New cases of human infection with H5N6 avian influenza.They reported its about A female resident of Ziyang City Sichuan.
The 59-year-old patient developed symptoms on November 25 and was hospitalized on the 29th. Additionally, they mentioned “I have visited one before live poultry marketbefore the disease develops”.
In view of the above situation, the authorities have followed up and called on the public to maintain personal, food and environmental hygiene.
They mentioned, “From 2014 to the present, China’s health department 89 human cases have been reported Avian Influenza H5N6 subtype; Likewise, all new influenza A infections, including this subtype, Notifiable disease in Hong Kong“.
“Health staff must be notified if you have been exposed to any live poultry, which may mean you have been exposed to a contaminated environment. This enables health staff to assess the likelihood of contracting avian influenza and coordinate the necessary investigations,” they said. timely manner. “
Finally, they recommend it to travelers arriving from the mainland or other affected areas,”Avoid going to farmers marketspoultry market or poultry farm.they must also Exemption from purchasing live poultry or Freshly slaughtered and exposed to poultry or its waste“.
Other avian influenza cases
Previously, on December 22, 2023, the Hong Kong government announced that according to official information from the Center for Health Protection (CHP), Confirmed A case of H5N6 avian influenza in a 33-year-old woman Lives in Bazhong City, Sichuan Province.
patient I also visited the live bird market She was hospitalized on October 22 before developing symptoms on October 20; Died on November 14.
Finally, they mentioned that “monitoring measures such as prevention and control have been adopted locally, and the Center for Health Protection will also remain vigilant and cooperate with the corresponding health departments to monitor the latest progress.”