Russia records first case of H5N8 avian flu in humans, alerts WHO - The Times of Israel
MOSCOW — Russia said its scientists have detected the first case of transmission of the H5N8 strain of avian flu to humans and has alerted the World Health Organization.
“Information about the world’s first case of transmission of the avian flu (H5N8) to humans has already been sent to the World Health Organization,” Popova said.Speaking in televised remarks, Vektor head Rinat Maksyutov said the lab was ready to begin developing test kits that would help detect potential cases of H5N8 in humans and to begin work on a vaccine.I'm proud to be doing my part to keep The Times of Israel's readers properly informed about this vital subject.Your support, through membership in The Times of Israel Community, enables us to continue our important work.But as the journalism we do is costly, we invite readers for whom The Times of Israel has become important to help support our work by joining The Times of Israel Community
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