Mainland China's First Case of Swine Flu Confirmed
Published:
2009-05-11
China announced its first confirmed case of A/H1N1 swine influenza in the mainland on Monday morning.
A 30-year-old man surnamed Bao was tested positive for A/H1N1 influenza, according to a statement posted on the Chinese Ministry of Health website. The Ministry also announced that they have reported the case to the World Health Organization.
The man had a fever and also exhibited other symptoms on arrival in Chengdu on a flight originating in Beijing on May 9.
The Ministry also revealed that most passengers on the same flight with the man, had been placed under medical observation at local hospitals.
A 30-year-old man surnamed Bao was tested positive for A/H1N1 influenza, according to a statement posted on the Chinese Ministry of Health website. The Ministry also announced that they have reported the case to the World Health Organization.
The man had a fever and also exhibited other symptoms on arrival in Chengdu on a flight originating in Beijing on May 9.
The Ministry also revealed that most passengers on the same flight with the man, had been placed under medical observation at local hospitals.
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