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2010-03-13 05:01:54 - Epidemic Hazard - Vietnam

EDIS CODE: EH-20100313-25306-VNM
Date & Time: 2010-03-13 05:01:54 [UTC]
Area: Vietnam, Capital City, Soc Son District, Ha Noi

Not confirmed information!

Description:

A 25-year-old woman from Soc Son District, Ha Noi was tested positive for avian influenza virus type H5N1 or bird flu on Thursday, according to the Preventive Medicine and Environment at the Ministry of Health. The patient, who is now in intensive care in Bach Mai General Hospital, caught the virus on March 5, allegedly from ill and dead poultry that were near her home.

The name of Hazard: H5N1
Species: Human
Status: Confirmed

Posted:2010-03-13 05:01:54 [UTC]