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  • WHO statement on European seasonal flu

    28 January, 2016

    The WHO have issued a statement on the seasonal flu circulating in Europe this winter...

    Seasonal Flu

  • More H5N2 outbreaks

    Taiwan (China) // 19 January, 2016

    Since the beginning of the year, there have been...

    Bird flu other strains, Avian Influenza H5N2

  • Poultry outbreak in Toungo

    Nigeria // 24 January, 2016

    Unconfirmed sources indicate there is a bird flu outbreak in Toungo. . .

    Bird flu H5N1

  • Second imported MERS case

    Thailand // 24 January, 2016

    Thai health officials have confirmed the county’s second case of MER-CoV. . .

    MERS-CoV

  • H5N6 in dead wild bird

    Hong Kong (China SAR) // 05 January, 2016

    H5N6 found in wild bird in Kowloon East, Hong Kong...

    Influenza H5N6, Bird flu other strains

  • Suspected cases of MERS

    Turkey // 05 January, 2016

    At least five people are suspected to be infected with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)

    MERS-CoV

  • Rising flu cases prompts school closures in Kiev

    Ukraine // 16 January, 2016

    Seasonal flu case are rising with thousands of people affected particularly in Odessa, Vinnitsa and Donetsk. Authorities are temporarily closing a number of schools to reduce spread.

    Seasonal Flu, Influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 "swine flu"

  • Outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza

    Taiwan (China) // 05 January, 2016

    The World Organisation for Animal Health has confirmed at least ten new outbreaks

    Avian Influenza H5N2, Influenza H5N8, Bird flu other strains

  • H5 bird flu in Scotland

    United Kingdom // 14 January, 2016

    Preliminary tests of birds on a farm in Dunfermline, Fife, are positive for a "very mild strain of H5N1 avian influenza".

    Bird flu H5N1

  • Further H5N6 outbreaks

    Vietnam // 11 January, 2016

    A further two outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian flu H5N6 have occurred. Hundreds of birds in backyard poultry farms in Kon Tum and Quang Ngai have been affected.

    Bird flu other strains, Influenza H5N6

  • H7N9 cases 11 to 17 January

    China // 14 January, 2016

    The following H7N9 cases were reported by the health authorities for the week 11 to 17 January...

    Bird flu H7N9

  • Authorities deny any human cases of H5N1 in recent months

    Egypt // 17 January, 2016

    No human cases of H5N1 have been proven in Egypt since June 2015...

    Seasonal Flu, Bird flu H5N1

  • Punjab sees spike in seasonal flu

    Pakistan // 17 January, 2016

    Seasonal flu has spiked in Punjab with an increase in cases and deaths which is expected for the time of year...

    Seasonal Flu, Influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 "swine flu"

  • CDC information for human exposure to avian flu

    27 January, 2016

    The CDC has published information for people who have been exposed to birds infected with avian influenza...

    Bird flu other strains, Bird flu H5N1, Bird flu H7N9

  • MERS cases 25 to 31 January

    Saudi Arabia // 02 February, 2016

    The following case was reported by the Saudi Arabia Ministry of Health for the week from 18 to 24 January...

    MERS-CoV

  • H7N9 cases 25 to 31 January

    China // 28 January, 2016

    The following H7N9 cases were reported by the health authorities for the week 25 to 31 January...

    Bird flu H7N9

  • increase in influenza cases

    Russia // 27 January, 2016

    An increase in flu activity has been reported in parts of Russia, particularly St Petersburg and West Siberia...

    Seasonal Flu

  • Poultry farms continue to report outbreaks of H5N1 in Delta and Kano

    Nigeria // 05 January, 2016

    H5N1 continues to be reported in parts of Nigeria.

    Bird flu H5N1

  • WHO’s recommendations on MERS preparedness

    Saudi Arabia // 27 January, 2016

    A joint mission led by the World Health Organization (WHO) assessed Saudi Arabia’s efforts to fight Middle East . . .

    MERS-CoV, General Articles

  • WHO confirms four previous MERS cases

    Saudi Arabia // 04 January, 2016

    The WHO has confirmed four of the previous MERS cases detected in Saudi Arabia in November and December 2015...

    MERS-CoV