Human H7N9 case reported in Shanghai

( Xinhua ) Updated: 2014-01-04 13:06:06

SHANGHAI - A human case of H7N9 was reported in Shanghai on Saturday, the municipality's health and family planning commission said in a statement.

The patient is an 86-year-old local surnamed Zhou. He was confirmed to be infected with the bird flu virus on Friday.

The patient is receiving treatment at a local hospital, the statement said.

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