No human transmission of bird flu found

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Source: CCTV.com | 01-09-2009 09:42

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Health authorities in Beijing say they have moved to prevent a bird flu outbreak, after an infected young woman died on Monday. They reassured the public that it is almost impossible for the disease to spread through human contact. Yang Shanshan has the story.

Health authorities in Beijing say they have moved to  prevent a bird flu outbreak, after an infected young  woman died on Monday.

Health authorities say an emergency mechanism has been activated to monitor and prevent the spread of the H5N1 virus. Two hospitals have been designated to treat bird flu patients and medical professionals are also in place in the suburbs.

The incubation period of bird flu is within 7 days. 116 people who had close contact with the dead woman are under medical observation and no sign of the disease has been found.

Deng Xiaohong, spokesman of Beijing Municipal Health Bureau, said, "If no cases were found in Beijing within 7 days, the emergency mechanism will be lifted then."