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Human H7N9 case reported in Shanghai

The Philippine Star
January 4, 2014 | 8:00pm

SHANGHAI (Xinhua) - A human case of H7N9 was reported in Shanghai on Saturday, the municipality's health and family planning commission said in a statement.

The patient is an 86-year-old local surnamed Zhou. He was confirmed to be infected with the bird flu virus on Friday.

The patient is receiving treatment at a local hospital, the statement said.
 

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