A mysterious bird flu outbreak in China is claiming an increasing number of casualties, it was announced yesterday.
The number of patients infected with the virus increased by nearly a quarter yesterday – while three more deaths were confirmed.
Some 19 new cases were confirmed yesterday bringing the total number of known infections with the H7N9 virus to 82 and the number of deaths to 17.
All the latest cases are in the Shanghai region – in Shanghai itself and in the neighbouring provinces of Zhejiang and Jiangsu.
The World Health Organisation said there was still no evidence of transmission between humans.
A spokesman said: "WHO does not advise special screening at points of entry with regard to this event, nor does it recommend that any travel or trade restrictions be applied."
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