CIDRAP : declared in Increase reported in H7N9 avian flu cases in China

The previous 2 weeks saw 8 and 9 cases reported, respectively, so the update reflects a small uptick. In its weekly report, Hong Kong's Centre for Health Protection (CHP) today confirmed 12 H7N9 avian flu cases reported from China's mainland from Jun 2 through Jun 8. At least three human cases of H7N9 have been traced back to Inner Mongolia province in June. A new case from Shaanxi province was likely imported from Inner Mongolia province, the second case such case in Shaanxi in the last 2 weeks. There were two cases each reported in Anhui, Chongqing and Henan, and one each from Jiangsu and Shandong.

New flu death, more mumps cases confirmed as summer approaches

EVERETT, Wash. - New lab results confirm a new flu death in Snohomish County, even as the first day of summer approaches. The Snohomish County Health District also reports a growing number of mumps cases. And health officials also warn that the number of mumps cases is continuing to grow there. The teen's death brings the total number of flu deaths in Snohomish County to 45 this season. So far this season - the county has confirmed 43 cases of the mumps.


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