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MERS CASES 9 TO 15 MAY 2016
Saudi Arabia // 15 May, 2016
The following cases have been reported by the Ministry of Health this week:

15 May: A 72-year-old Saudi man from Hail is in a stable condition. He is not a healthcare personnel and he is believed to have come into contact with a camel.
MERS-CoV
Study: H5N6 mutations in humans; threat to public health
China // 06 May, 2016
A few genetic isolates of H5N6 have shown evidence of mutation making the virus more resistant to antivirals.
Bird flu other strains, Influenza H5N6
WHO MERS-CoV regional situation report
06 May, 2016
The World Health Organization’s (WHO) latest update reports a steady decline in the number of MERS cases reported in Saudi Arabia. There have been no new clusters or hospital outbreaks reported in April 2016.
MERS-CoV
Study: Skunks and rabbits as carriers of bird flu
United States // 18 May, 2016
An article in the Unites States Department of Agriculture (USDA) states that mammals such as skunks and rabbits “can carry and spread” bird flu viruses.
Bird flu other strains
H5N1 returns; likely linked to regional outbreaks
Cameroon // 27 May, 2016
H5N1 has returned to poultry farms near the capital, Yaounde...
Bird flu H5N1
WHO Summary Human infection H5N6 in China
China // 06 May, 2016
The World Health Organization’s (WHO) latest summary advises there have been 2 confirmed cases of human infection with avian influenza H5N6 in China between 21 and 26 April 2016.

Influenza H5N6, Bird flu other strains
WHO Ebola Situation Report 12 May
13 May, 2016
According to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) latest Ebola situation report.
Ebola
Increase in H1N1 flu activity
Ecuador // 13 May, 2016
According to media reports, health officials in Ecuador have confirmed H1N1 flu outbreak in the country.
Seasonal Flu, Influenza H3N2, Influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 "swine flu", Influenza B
World Bank to support poor countries during pandemics
21 May, 2016
In its efforts to support and protect poor countries from pandemic threats, the World Bank Group has launched a Pandemic Emergency Financing . . .
General Articles
WHO summary human infection H5N6
China // 10 May, 2016
The World Health Organization has been notified of an avian influenza H5N6 case from the Anhui province, China. This is the first reported case from the province of Anhui.
Influenza H5N6, Bird flu other strains
More H5N1 in Karnataka
India // 12 May, 2016
Outbreak of H5N1 in Bidar district...
Bird flu H5N1
Avian Influenza Report
China // Hong Kong (China SAR) // 10 May, 2016
In the latest Avian Influenza Report (reporting period 1 May – 7 May), The Hong Kong Centre for Health Protection reports no new human cases of avian influenza .
Bird flu other strains, Bird flu H7N9, Bird flu H5N1, Influenza H5N6
WHO Flu update 4 May
04 May, 2016
The WHO in its latest update to 17 April, reported influenza activity continuing to decrease in the northern hemisphere.
Seasonal Flu
H5N1 outbreaks in poultry
Egypt // 09 May, 2016
Two outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 were reported in Egypt
Bird flu H5N1
WHO summary: Influenza human-animal interface
China // Egypt // Hong Kong (China SAR) // 23 May, 2016
From April 5 to May 9, The World Health Organization (WHO) has been notified of new human infections with avian influenza A(H5N6), A(H7N9) and A(H9N2) viruses. No new human cases of A(H5N1) were reported in this time frame.
Bird flu H5N1, Bird flu other strains, Bird flu H7N9, Influenza H5N6, Influenza H9N2
Novel Influenza A Variant Minnesota
United States // 13 May, 2016
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported a recently identified swine variant H1N2v case in Minnesota. The patient was initially hospitalized for the illness and has now fully recovered.
Swine flu variants, Swine flu variants
MERS Cases 25 April to 1 May
Saudi Arabia // 01 May, 2016
The following cases have been reported by the Ministry of Health this week...
MERS-CoV
Influenza cases increasing
Brazil // 19 May, 2016
The flu season is underway, with the majority of cases due to the A(H1N1)pdm09 strain. As expected, some cases have been severe, and fatalities have been recorded...
Seasonal Flu, Influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 "swine flu"
WHO Flu update 16 May
20 May, 2016
The World Health Organization in its latest update reported a decrease in influenza activity in the Northern Hemisphere. Influenza B was predominant across the northern hemisphere and in some tropical areas.
Seasonal Flu, Influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 "swine flu", Influenza B
Study: Vaccination during pregnancy protects newborns against influenza
03 May, 2016
Pregnant women should receive a flu shot to help protect both them and their newborns...
Seasonal Flu

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