The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health is (August 23) closely monitoring a human case of avian influenza A(H5N6) in the Mainland, and again urged the public to maintain strict personal, food and environmental hygiene both locally and during travel.

The case involves a 55-year-old man living in Liuzhou, Guangxi. He is a farmer and had contact with live poultry. He developed symptoms on August 17 and was admitted for treatment on the same day. The patient is in critical condition.

From 2014 to date, 41 human cases of avian influenza A(H5N6) have been reported by Mainland health authorities.