China reported eight new human cases of H7N9 bird flu on Tuesday, all of them in critical condition, bringing the total number across the country to 71, state media said.
The new cases occurred in eastern China, the focal point for the outbreak which has claimed 14 lives in the two weeks since Chinese authorities said they found the strain in humans for the first time.
Three of the new infections are in Jiangsu, according to state news agency Xinhua which cited the province’s health department. They are a 21-year-old woman, and two men aged 56 and 72. Reported by S.China Morning Post 22 minutes ago.
The new cases occurred in eastern China, the focal point for the outbreak which has claimed 14 lives in the two weeks since Chinese authorities said they found the strain in humans for the first time.
Three of the new infections are in Jiangsu, according to state news agency Xinhua which cited the province’s health department. They are a 21-year-old woman, and two men aged 56 and 72. Reported by S.China Morning Post 22 minutes ago.