Latest news on the avian influenza situation in humans around the world.
Avian influenza ? situation in China
The Ministry of Health in China has reported a new case of human
infection with the H5N1 avian influenza virus. The case is a 19-year old
female from Chaoyang District, Beijing. She developed symptoms on 24 Dec
2008, was hospitalized, and died on 5 January 2009.
Avian influenza ? situation in Viet Nam
The Ministry of Health in Viet Nam has reported a new confirmed case of human infection with the H5N1 avian influenza virus. The case has been confirmed at the National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology (NIHE).