The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health of Hong Kong S.A.R is (July 25) closely monitoring a human case of avian influenza A(H5N6) on the Mainland, and again urged the public to maintain strict personal, food and environmental hygiene both locally and during travel.

The case involves a 70-year-old female living in Hefei in Anhui Province, who had visited a live poultry market before the onset of symptoms. She developed symptoms on June 17 and was admitted to a hospital for treatment on June 19. She passed away on July 8.

From 2014 to date, 92 human cases of avian influenza A(H5N6) have been reported by Mainland health authorities.