Three cases of human infection with an avian influenza A(H3N8) virus have been reported from China, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said Tuesday.
The recent one, reported to the WHO on March 27, 2023, is that of a 56 year old female from Guangdong province. Two previous cases were reported in April and May 2022. Of the two previous cases, one had developed a critical illness, while the other had a mild illness.