China says spread of bird flu slowing
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Beijing, Feb. 16, 2017 (Reuters/NAN) The rate at which human cases of bird flu are being reported in China is declining, the National Health and Family Planning Commission said on Thursday.
The commission vowed to stiffen control on markets and transportation of live poultry to stem the spread of the virus.
It said that eight new human infections of H7N9 avian flu in the last three days indicated that the rate of new cases had clearly declined.
It said that between Feb. 6 and Feb. 12 69 new cases, including 8 deaths, were reported.
To fight the spread, the commission is advising local authorities to take stronger measures to monitor the virus.
It advised the suspension or permanent closure of live poultry markets and curb transportation of the animals. (dpa/NAN)
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Edited by Celine-Damilola Oyewole and Olisa Ifeajika