Two New Cases of Avian Influenza Declared
February 21, 2007
According to online press (February 21, 2007), the Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population announced Egypt’s 13th avian influenza death, a 37-year-old woman from Fayyoum governorate, about 96 kilometers south of Cairo. The ministry also announced a new case of human avian influenza virus infection. A 5-year-old boy from Sharkia governorate, about 96 kilometers northeast of Cairo, was admitted to the hospital with symptoms and his condition is stable.
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