Time in Yerevan: 11:07,   20 April 2024

Man contracts H5N6 virus in southern China

Man contracts H5N6 virus in southern China

YEREVAN, OCTOBER 1, ARMENPRESS. The first human case of H5N6 bird flu has been documented in Guangdong, a province in southern China, RTHK reports.

A 22-year old man from Guangzhou city contracted the virus and began showing symptoms September 25. He is currently hospitalized in a severe condition, according to local media. It is believed that the man had direct contact with domesticated birds prior to experiencing symptoms.

Edited and translated by Stepan Kocharyan

 








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