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Avian influenza now reported in Bhutan
The Ministry of Agriculture, Department of Livestock, Thimphu, Bhutan has reported an outbreak of H5N1 infection in free range chickens to the World Animal Health Information Database. Read more
1 March 2010
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Fatal Human avian influenza case in Vietnam
A 38 year old woman in the southern province of Tien Giang has become the 1st fatal case of bird flu in Viet Nam in 2010, bringing the country's toll from avian influenza to 58. Read more
1 March 2010
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Pandemic Flu world wide update mid February
As of 14 February 2010, worldwide more than 212 countries and overseas territories or communities have reported laboratory confirmed cases of pandemic influenza H1N1 2009, including at least 15921 deaths. Read more
23 February 2010
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Human cases of Avian Influenza exceed 100 in Egypt
A statement released by the Ministry of Health on Friday 19 Feb 2010 confirmed 2 new bird flu cases in Egypt, bringing the total number to 102. Read more
22 February 2010
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Avian influenza update - Indonesia
A new case of human infection of H5N1 avian flu has been announced. Read more
15 February 2010
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The northern hemisphere winter has seen a number of new reports of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1 appearing. Read more
1 February 2010
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Rabid raccoons in N.Y. Central Park
Rabid raccoons have been increasingly infesting Central Park, with 8 of the mad animals found there in the past 2 weeks, according to the Department of Health. Read more
27 January 2010
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First Human Bird Flu case in 2010
A laboratory-confirmed human case of avian influenza (H5N1) virus infection has been reported from Penkabaru in Sumatra, Indonesia. Read more
15 January 2010
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Pandemic Influenza end of year WHO update
As of 27 December 2009, worldwide more than 208 countries and overseas territories or communities have reported laboratory confirmed cases of pandemic influenza H1N1 2009, including at least 12220 deaths. Read more
8 January 2010
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90th Human avian influenza case in Egypt
23 December 2009
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Pandemic vaccine is now approved for children.
The current vaccine has been approved for use in children from six months. Read more
3 December 2009
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There have been only a few outbreaks during 2009 with the problem still being endemic in Egypt and Indonesia. Read more
2 December 2009
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Fatal avian flu case in Vietnam
23-year-old man from Vietnam dies from bird flu Read more
2 December 2009
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Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 - WHO update
As of 22 November 2009, worldwide more than 207 countries and overseas territories or communities have reported laboratory confirmed cases of pandemic influenza H1N1 2009, including over 7820 deaths. Read more
27 November 2009
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Dual Infection - H1N1 and Dengue Fever
To date the World Health Organization has reported several cases of patients afflicted with co-infections of H1N1 influenza and dengue fever. Read more
24 November 2009
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New Case of Avian Flu In Egypt
A 21 year old male in Egypt is the 88th confirmed case of Avian Influenza in Egypt and the 36th this year. Read more
20 November 2009
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Australia’s regulatory bodies confirm strains for Southern Hemisphere influenza vaccine for 2010. Read more
13 November 2009
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Bird flu recurs in northern province of Vietnam
Bird flu has re-emerged in the northern province Dien Bien of Vietnam which was declared free of the infection several months ago. Read more
5 November 2009
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Pandemic quarantine measures in Egypt
Thermal imaging equipment installed at Sharm el Sheikh International airport Read more
5 November 2009
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Briefing Paper from World Health Organisation on Pandemic (H1N1)
To gather information about the clinical features and management of pandemic influenza, WHO hosted a three-day meeting at the headquarters of the Pan American Health Organization in Washington, DC on 14–16 October. Findings and experiences were presented by around 100 clinicians, scientists, and public health professionals from the Americas, Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Oceania.
Read more16 October 2009
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Airport security checks may include Swine Flu check
Airports in the USA are already posting signs warning passengers about the H1N1 flu, and asking them to stay home if they think they are sick. Read more
15 October 2009
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H1N1 Vaccines extend to low to middle income nations
The World Health Organisation plans to start sending H1N1 flu vaccines to poorer countries as early as next month. Read more
12 October 2009
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As of 20 September 2009, there have been more than 300,000 laboratory confirmed cases of pandemic influenza H1N1, 3917 deaths, in 191 countries and territories reported to WHO. Read more
2 October 2009
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WHO recommends 2010 seasonal influenza vaccine include pandemic strain
30 September 2009
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86th Avian influenza case in Egypt
The Egyptian Ministry of Health confirmed the 86th case of avian influenza in a human Read more
23 September 2009
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H1N1 2009 vaccine available at Travel Doctor-TMVC
Pandemic Influenza (H1N1 2009) vaccine will be available in Travel Doctor-TMVC clinics from Wednesday 30th September Read more
23 September 2009
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Bolivian banks have banned customers from wearing masks on their premises, in a bid to curb an epidemic of robberies by people taking advantage of swine flu fears to hide their faces Read more
17 September 2009
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Swine flu contagious longer than thought
New research suggests the virus can still spread many days after a fever goes away Read more
17 September 2009
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One dose of H1N1 vaccine may be sufficient
Preliminary studies of two vaccines against 2009 H1N1 virus have been published online this week in the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine Read more
13 September 2009
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H1N1 2009 virus continues to circulate
WHO reports that in the temperate region of the southern hemisphere (represented by countries such as Chile, Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa), influenza activity continues to decrease or return to baseline Read more
13 September 2009
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China tries to contain a surge in swine flu
China's health minister says the nation is facing a grim situation as it tries to contain a rapid surge in swine flu Read more
11 September 2009
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More human bird flu cases in Egypt
The Ministry of Health in Egypt has announced the 84th and 85th human cases of avian influenza A (H5N1) infection since the disease appeared in Egypt in 2006 Read more
1 September 2009
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Recommendations on the use of antivirals
WHO has issued guidelines for the use of antivirals in the management of patients infected with the H1N1 pandemic virus. Read more
26 August 2009
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French Polynesia has high swine flu rate
The islands of French Polynesia have reported 10,000 people affected by swine flu Read more
24 August 2009
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Swine flu accounts for 1,462 deaths
WHO has reported that swine flu has caused 1,462 deaths worldwide since April 2009 Read more
18 August 2009
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Counterfeit Tamiflu purchased over the internet
There are media reports of concerns about the purchase of fake Tamiflu over the internet.
Read more18 August 2009
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Egypt enforces ban on Hajj pilgrims
Egypt has prevented dozens of pilgrims from travelling to Mecca as part of measures to prevent the spread of swine flu Read more
18 August 2009
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There has been little activity over the northern spring and summer but new human cases continue to be reported from Egypt... Read more
12 August 2009
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Tamiflu resistance - Pandemic H1N1 influenza update
Health officials raised the alarm about a strain of swine flu that is resistant to the Tamiflu treatment... Read more
7 August 2009
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Pandemic influenza in pregnant women
Research conducted in the USA has drawn attention to an increased risk of severe or fatal illness in pregnant women when infected with the H1N1 pandemic virus... Read more
3 August 2009
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Understanding the evolving situation - Pandemic (H1N1)
The number of human cases of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 is still increasing substantially in many countries, even in countries that have already been affected for some time... Read more
30 July 2009
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Northern Hemisphere Seasonal Influenza Virus Vaccine for 2009-2010 Available
Sanofi Pasteur announced today that it has shipped the first doses of the 2009-2010 formulation of Fluzone((R)), Influenza Virus Vaccine. Read more
28 July 2009
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Australia to exceed 10,000 confirmed cases of Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 virus
Today Australia will exceed 10,000 confirmed cases of Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 virus, and this is despite a policy where only persons at high-risk are being tested... Read more
15 July 2009
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WHO recommendations on pandemic (H1N1) 2009 vaccines
On Tue 7 Jul 2009, the Strategic Advisory Group of Experts (SAGE) on Immunization held an extraordinary meeting in Geneva to discuss issues and make recommendations related to vaccine for the pandemic (H1N1) 2009. Read more
14 July 2009
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The first report of pandemic H1N1 2009 virus resistance to oseltamivir (Tamiflu) came from Denmark last week followed by another report from Japan. Read more
7 July 2009
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Pandemic virus continues to spread
The H1N1 influenza A virus continues to spread across Australia with some deaths being recorded Read more
29 June 2009
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Swine Flu - traps for travellers
While Australia has moved to "Protect" phase, many countries remain at "Contain" phase Read more
23 June 2009
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Australia moving into new "Protect" phase response
Australia moves to "Protect phase of pandemic response over the next week Read more
18 June 2009
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Researches find reassuring evidence for the use of anti-virals in pregnancy Read more
17 June 2009
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All states and territories to move to "Sustain" phase
Last night Health Minister Nicola Roxon said all states and territories would move to the "sustain" phase of the Government's pandemic plan this week, bringing them into line with Victoria's strategy to manage the virus. Read more
15 June 2009
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The Director General of the World Health Organisation has raised the level of influenza alert from Phase 5 to Phase 6 Read more
12 June 2009
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Australian swine flu confirmed cases
Australia now has 1,307 confirmed cases of swine flu Read more
12 June 2009
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WHO considers raising Pandemic Alert level to Phase 6
Swine flu cases now confirmed in Egypt and Saudi Arabia Read more
8 June 2009
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Australian swine flu cases top 1000
Ten new cases are from WA with two new cases reported in the ACT, SA and NT respectively. Read more
8 June 2009
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A fresh outbreak of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu) has been reported from West Bengal Read more
3 June 2009
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Victoria's confirmed cases of swine flu continues to rise
Victoria continues to be the main area of transmission in Australia with nearly 400 cases reported from a total of 502 proven cases Read more
3 June 2009
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Upgraded Response in Victoria 7.00pm
New alert for Victoria Read more
3 June 2009
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5 new cases Queensland brings confirmed Australian cases to 302
Every Australian State and Territory now has at least one confirmed case Read more
1 June 2009
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Swine and seasonal flu cases increase
As the number of swine flu cases increase, so to does the number of seasonal influenza cases being noted in Australia Read more
30 May 2009
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Confirmed swine flu numbers continue to climb
There has been one (1) new confirmed cases of Human Swine Influenza in Australia since last night. Read more
29 May 2009
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67 cases of swine flu confirmed in Australia
48 countries have now confirmed 13,398 cases of swine flu - includng 67 cases in Australia Read more
28 May 2009
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23 confirmed cases of swine flu in Australia
There has now been 23 confirmed cases of swine flu in Australia, with Western Australia reporting its first confirmed case Read more
26 May 2009
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According to the WHO, most swine flu cases appear to have an uncomplicated, typical influenza-like illness and recover spontaneously. The most commonly reported symptoms include cough, fever, sore throat, malaise and headache. Read more
24 May 2009
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Alert level raised to 'CONTAIN'
The Chief Medical Officer, Professor Jim Bishop, has today advised Nicola Roxon MP, Minister for Health and Ageing, that it is appropriate to raise Australia’s pandemic alert level to CONTAIN. Read more
23 May 2009
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Swine flu count in Victoria reaches 6 while South Australia reports first case
Victorian health authorities have announced that two more cases of human swine flu in Victoria have been detected Read more
22 May 2009
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Bird Flu overview from Food and Agricultural Organisation
Since 2003, 62 countries/territories have experienced outbreaks of H5N1 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Read more
22 May 2009
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Surveillance of Human Swine Flu Cases in California
Initial surveillance for hospitalized cases of novel influenza A (H1N1) infection in California indicates that the majority of patients were discharged after short hospital stays Read more
22 May 2009
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New cases of swine flu have been confirmed in Australia
The Victorian Department of Human Services reports that two siblings of the nie year old Melbourne boy who was yesterday reported as having returned a positive test, have also been confirmed as having swine flu Read more
21 May 2009
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Japan reports 178 swine flu infections
Japan reported 178 swine flu infections Tuesday [official WHO figure 159] and closed more than 4,400 schools, colleges and kindergartens for the rest of the week to slow the spread of the virus Read more
20 May 2009
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Three confirmed cases of swine flu in Australia
Media reports state that Australia now has three confirmed cases of swine flu after new cases were reported in Victoria and New South Wales Read more
20 May 2009
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As of 06:00 GMT, 18 May 2009, 40 countries have officially reported 8829 cases of influenza A(H1N1) infection, including 74 deaths Read more
19 May 2009
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Swine H1N1 flu shown to be the same as human H1N1
Scientists at the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)'s National Center for Foreign Animal Disease (NCFAD) have mapped the full genetic sequence of the virus found in swine and confirmed that the virus on the infected swine is the same as on humans Read more
18 May 2009
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Influenza A(H1N1) - WHO update 31
As of 06:00 GMT, 17 May 2009, 39 countries have officially reported 8480 cases of influenza A(H1N1) infection. Read more
18 May 2009
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New Influenza outbreak- picture becoming clearer
The recent emergence of a new influenza A (H1N1) virus has caused great concern for public health authorities and in many communities around the globe. Read more
12 May 2009
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The origin of the recent swine influenza A(H1N1) virus infecting humans
Preliminary analysis of the genome of the new H1N1 influenza A virus responsible for the current pandemic Read more
1 May 2009
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7 Countries Have Confirmed Cases of Swine Flu
A total of 2 new swine flu cases were confirmed in Israel and as many as 11 in New Zealand, bringing the number of countries with confirmed cases to at least 7 on Tuesday Read more
30 April 2009
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WHO raises Pandemic alert Level from 4 to 5
Based on assessment of all available information and following several expert consultations, Dr Margaret Chan, WHO's Director-General raised the current level of influenza pandemic alert from phase 4 to 5. Read more
30 April 2009
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As the threat from Swine flu evolves, WHO has increased the level of concern by declaring the current phase of preparedness at stage 4. This means the virus has the ability to cause infections in whole communities, and has the potential therefore to cause a pandemic. Read more
28 April 2009
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64th human case confirmed in Egypt
17 April 2009 -- The Ministry of Health of Egypt has reported a new confirmed human case of avian influenza . The case is a 33 year old female from Kellin district, Kfr El Sheikh Governorate. Read more
20 April 2009
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The Ministry of Health and Population of Egypt has reported a new confirmed human case of avian influenza. The case is a 2.5-year-old female from Qena District, Qena Governorate. Read more
1 April 2009
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Australian authorities approve flu pandemic vaccine
Australian health authorities have approved Sanofi Pasteur's influenza vaccine for use in the event of a pandemic. Read more
27 March 2009
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Third death from avian influenza in Vietnam
A three-year-old Vietnamese boy died 19 th March from bird flu, becoming the country's third human victim of the disease this year. Read more
23 March 2009
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Egypt reports another human case
The Egyptian Health Ministry confirmed on March 1st that a two-year-old baby was infected with bird flu virus, Read more
2 March 2009
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Free Range poultry affected in Laos
Poultry started to get sick in a village in Phongsaly province, in the north of the country near the borders with Vietnam and China, at the end of January 2009 and H5N1 infection was confirmed on February 9 th . Read more
1 March 2009
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Bird flu has emerged in central Khanh Hoa Province , raising the number of provinces hit by bird flu to 10, according to the animal health department. Read more
23 February 2009
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Vietnam confirms third human case of bird flu this year
TA 32-year-old man from Vietnamese northern Ninh Binh Province has been tested positive to the H5N1 virus.The patient is the third bird flu patient in Vietnam this year. Read more
17 February 2009
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Human infections with Avian Influenza Egypt and Vietnam
The Ministry of Health and Population of Egypt has announced a new human case of avian influenza A(H5N1) virus infection. The case is a 2-year-old male from Suez Governorate, Read more
10 February 2009
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Avian influenza - situation in China - update
The Ministry of Health in China has announced three new confirmed human cases of H5N1 infection. The first, a 31-year-old female from Urumqi, Xinjiang Autonomous Region had onset of symptoms on 10 January. Read more
27 January 2009
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More Human Bird Flu in Indonesia
An Indonesian Health Ministry statement on 21 January 2009 reports on two deaths after apparent contact with sick chickens. A 6-year-old girl in Bekasi, Read more
22 January 2009
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More Human Bird Flu Cases in China
fter the lapse of almost one year without a case, there have been 4 human cases of avian A/H5N1 influenza reported from China since beginning of 2009: Read more
22 January 2009
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Egyptian girl infected with avian influenza
An Egyptian girl of 21 months has contracted bird flu [avian A/H5N1 influenza virus] and is in hospital in a stable condition, a health ministry official said on Monday [12 Jan 2009]. Read more
14 January 2009
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Human cases of bird flu China and Vietnam
A confirmed case of human infection with the avian influenza H5N1 virus has occurred in Beijing . A 19 year old woman was admitted to hospital on 24 Dec 2008 and died on 5 January 2009. Read more
7 January 2009
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Health authorities in India on Saturday 3 rd January confirmed a fresh outbreak of H5N1 bird flu after thousands of chickens died in the Darjeeling district. The latest infection is the fourth outbreak of the H5N1 virus in the eastern West Bengal state in the past year. Read more
6 January 2009
