China culls 80,000 birds in Hebei to tackle spreading bird flu
China has culled 80,000 chickens in the country's north after detecting an outbreak of H7N9 bird flu on a farm of layer hens, said the agriculture ministry on Friday.
Fri May 05 2017
China reports three new H7N9 bird flu deaths
Three Chinese people have died of the H7N9 bird flu, the state news agency Xinhua said on Tuesday, adding to a spike in cases this year.
Tue Feb 04 2014
Bird flu cases surge ahead of Chinese New Year
H7N9 bird flu cases spike in China ahead of Lunar New Year, with 22 deaths and 110 humans infected in January alone, Xinhua reports.
Wed Jan 29 2014
China 'downgrades' H7N9 bird flu description
China has reportedly downgraded H7N9 bird flu in humans, dropping its description as "infectious" in new guidelines on how to deal with the disease, even as new cases spike with the onset of winter.
Mon Jan 27 2014
First likely case of H7N9 bird flu spread by humans reported
Chinese scientists on Wednesday reported the first likely case of direct person-to-person transmission of the H7N9 bird flu virus that has killed over 40 people since March.
Wed Aug 07 2013
H7N9 bird flu spreads to central China's Hunan
The H7N9 bird flu has spread to the central province of Hunan, local health authorities said.
Sat Apr 27 2013
H7N9 flu 'one of most lethal' says WHO as spreads to Taiwan
International experts probing China's deadly H7N9 bird flu virus said Wednesday it was "one of the most lethal influenza viruses".
Wed Apr 24 2013
China H7N9 bird flu cases jump to 104, 21 deaths
Another two new H7N9 bird flu infections were confirmed in China as of 4 pm on Monday, bringing the total cases to 104, including 21 deaths.
Tue Apr 23 2013
Eight new bird flu victims 'critical': Xinhua
China reported eight new human cases of H7N9 bird flu on Tuesday, all of them in critical condition, bringing the total number across the country to 71, state media said.
Tue Apr 16 2013
China H7N9 bird flu spreads to new province
China's H7N9 bird flu virus spread to a new province on Sunday, with state media reporting two human cases in central Henan.
Sun Apr 14 2013
Beijing city reports first human case of H7N9 bird flu
A seven-year-old girl in Beijing has been infected with H7N9 bird flu, the state-run news agency Xinhua reported Saturday, the first confirmed case in the Chinese capital.
Sat Apr 13 2013
Sixth bird flu death in China
A sixth person has died of H7N9 bird flu in China, state media said Friday, after authorities culled poultry at a Shanghai market where the virus was detected.
Fri Apr 05 2013
Man dies of H7N9 bird flu in China
A man in the Chinese province of Zhejiang has died of the H7N9 strain of bird flu, state media said Wednesday, bringing the total deaths attributed to the virus to three since the first human cases.
Wed Apr 03 2013
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024