Authorities test family infected by H7N9
2013-04-18 01:59:12
China's top health authority confirmed that a family infected by H7N9 in Shanghai might involve human-to-human transmission of the new bird flu strain.
Fudan medical student's body sent for autopsy
2013-04-18 01:58:31
The body of a Fudan University medical student was sent for an autopsy on Wednesday to confirm the cause of his death.
Intl disease team arrives in China to help
2013-04-18 01:51:38
An eight-strong international team of experts is expected to arrive in China this week to help with investigations and treatment of the H7N9 bird flu epidemic.
People changing daily habits
2013-04-18 01:48:10
About 80 percent of respondents to a survey said they have changed their habits because of the deadly H7N9 bird flu outbreak.
Guangzhou wildlife projects unaffected
2013-04-18 01:43:00
Wildlife conservation plans in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, remain unaffected by the recent outbreak of the H7N9 bird flu virus in eastern and northern China.
H7 infections rare in people until now: expert
2013-04-18 01:36:12
Human infections with influenza-A H7 viruses, a virus group that normally circulates among birds, have been rare until now.
Beijing's H7N9 patients discharged from hospital
2013-04-18 01:28:30
Both Beijing residents, a boy and a girl, who were infected with the H7N9 bird flu virus were discharged from Ditan Hospital on Wednesday.
Tourist finds new species of orchid
2013-04-18 01:17:07
Scientists have confirmed that an orchid found by a tourist in South China is a new species.
TCM helps in treating H7N9 patients
2013-04-18 00:25:58
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has been used in the treatment of 24 of the 77 H7N9 cases reported across China as of Wednesday.
Zhejiang reports 4 new H7N9 cases
2013-04-18 00:12:21
The Health Bureau of East China's Zhejiang province on Wednesday reported four new cases of H7N9 bird flu, bringing the total number of confirmed H7N9 cases in the province to 25.
China confirms 82 H7N9 cases, 17 deaths
2013-04-17 23:26:29
From 8 pm Tuesday to 5 pm Wednesday, China confirmed five new cases of human H7N9 avian influenza infection, including one in Shanghai and four in Zhejiang province.
Ministry to tighten hog slaughter regulations
2013-04-17 21:55:53
The Chinese Ministry of Commerce will continue to tighten regulations concerning the country's hog slaughter industry this year, an official from the ministry said on Wednesday.