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China's Ministry of Finance said Wednesday it has allocated 303 million yuan ($48.6 million) from the central coffers to better prevent human infections of the H7N9 avian flu.
China confirmed five new cases of H7N9 avian influenza, with three, including one death, in east China's Shanghai and two in neighboring Jiangsu province. Better hygiene needed to combat H7N9
The avian flu outbreak has caused consternation and while some believe the TCM herb banlangen can prevent and treat the disease, experts are counseling a more cautious approach.
Two patients from East China's Anhui and Jiangsu provinces who were confirmed as H7N9 cases days ago died of the avian influenza on Tuesday afternoon.
Public health experts are working closely with doctors to detect early and mild H7N9 cases at hospitals, said Feng Zijian, director of the health emergency center.
A 10-yuan ($1.60) herbal remedy, indigowoad roots, or banlangen, has been selling out in stores across Shanghai and Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Anhui provinces.
The four cases of "pneumonia without definite cause" reported in Beijing over the past week are not due to H7N9 infection or SARS, according to the city's Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
Chinese authorities confirmed four new cases of human infection with the H7N9 avian flu, including two in Shanghai and two in Zhejiang Province,taking the total number to 28.Bird flu fears hit market
Science academy kicks off research
Hong Kong Chief Executive CY Leung says Tuesday that the government will ensure adequate manpower and resources to fight any possible H7N9 outbreak in the city.
A preliminary analysis has indicated that the H7N9 bird flu has not triggered an epidemic among poultry, according to a Tuesday report in the People's Daily that cited a veterinary expert.
Chinese Vice-Premier Liu Yandong has called for further efforts both in preventing the spread of H7N9 infections and the treatment of patients after visiting the country's disease control center.
Despite a late-afternoon rally, Chinese stocks slumped to their lowest level in 2013 on Monday, with sectors such as aviation and hospitality hit hardest by the bird flu scare.
Chinese officials expressed confidence in curbing the H7N9 strain of bird flu, citing how the country has built capacity to deal with epidemics. Bird flu fears see stocks hit lowest level in 2013 Jitters hit market for bird flu fears Chicken safe to eat if cooked properly
Worries over the spread of bird flu in China caused market jitters among livestock, hotel and catering, airline and tourism stocks on Monday.