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SW China province reports two H7N9 cases

Xinhua, February 21, 2017 Adjust font size:

Two human H7N9 avian flu cases were reported Tuesday in southwest China's Sichuan Province, bringing the number of infections in the province this year to eight, including two fatalities.

Both patients had contact with live poultry and no symptoms have been observed among those in close contact with them, according to the provincial health and family planning commission.

Local authorities have taken measures to prevent H7N9 avian flu infection.

Authorities have closed 280 live poultry trading and slaughtering venues in Suining city after five human H7N9 cases this year in the city. Inspections were also enhanced to crack down on unlicensed poultry businesses.

China reported as many as 79 fatalities from H7N9 bird flu in January, far surpassing the number of deaths in recent years.

H7N9 is a bird flu strain first reported to have infected humans in China in March 2013. Infections most likely occur in winter and spring. Endi