World Health Organization Weakening Stance On Human-To-Human H7N9 Spread

On the same day that a World Health Organization official announced the H7N9 strain of bird flu is “one of the most lethal”, other statements are indicating the organization is not as sure of their previous view the virus does not transmit between humans.

“The situation remains complex and difficult and evolving,” WHO Assistant Director-General for Health Security Keiji Fukuda said at a pressconference. “When we look at influenza viruses, this is an unusually dangerous virus for humans.” Continue reading

Bird Flu Kills Fifth In China

The World Health Organization confirmed a fifth death in China from the H7N9 bird flu virus.

The number of laboratory confirmed infections rose to 11. The WHO still claims there is no human-to-human transmission of the virus although 400 people closely connected to the victim are now being closely monitored for signs of the disease. Continue reading