Deadly New Bird Flu Strain “Passed Between Humans” for First Time
For the first time, researchers have found evidence of human-to-human transmission of the new H7N9 bird flu virus, which has killed at least 43 people in China.
Good news! The new strain of the bird flu is less deadly than the previous strain. It will only kill 36 percent of people sick enough to be hospitalized, which is pretty good compared to the previous strain's 70 percent fatality rate.
Scientists Worry Deadly New Flu Could Be Passed Between Humans
There is growing evidence that the H7N9 virus could be transmitted person-to-person, rather than just from bird-to-person. The virus has claimed 17 lives and infected 82 people so far.
Deadly New Bird Flu Claims Another Victim as Scientists Warn: Could Be 'a Bigger Problem than H5N1'
The new strain of bird flu that killed two men in China this week has claimed its third victim, Chinese authorities announced on Wednesday, bringing the total number of confirmed cases of the virus to nine. The news means that cases have now been reported in Hangzou, Shanghai, and Nanjing, where five victims are in…
Now another person in China has been infected with the H7N9 strain of bird flu, previously unseen in humans.
New Strain of Bird Flu Breaks Out in China, Killing at Least 2
As we've noted before, it's possible we'll all die from the bird flu. That established, here's some cheery news — At least two people have died in China after contracting a strain of the bird flu that previously hadn't affected humans.
