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11/02/2024 11:29:00 am

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H7N9 Virus

WHO Comments Bird Flu Virus in China.

WHO says China need not Panic Over Bird Flu Epidemic

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 Warns Over Fast Spreading Bird Flu Virus.

Chinese Health Authorities Issues Dire Warning over Fast Spreading Bird Flu Virus

The Chinese health authorities have virtually raised a red flag over the fast spreading Bird Flu virus across the country, admitting for the first time that the deadly virus has already spread across half of China.

China Temporarily Closes Poultry Markets.

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

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.

Chinese Scientists Announce H7N9 Treatment Breakthrough

Chinese scientists said they have discovered what could lead to a potential treatment for future cases of the dreaded H7N9 bird flu virus, local Chinese media reported on Wednesday.

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