China bird flu toll rose to 37 in May

China reported 37 human deaths from H7N9 bird flu in May, the national health authority says.

Medical staff treat a H7N9 bird flu patient — China reported 37 human deaths from H7N9 bird flu in May, the national health authority says. (AAP)

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Published 12 June 2017 7:04pm

Source: AAP

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The death toll was up from 24 in April.

The authority also reported 72 cases of human infection from H7N9 bird flu during May, according to a statement posted on the website of the National Health and Family Planning Commission.

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