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The World Health Organization says there have now been five deaths in China from a new bird flu virus.
There have been 11 laboratory-confirmed cases of the H7N9 virus, a form of avian flu which had not been seen before in humans.
But the WHO says there is currently no evidence of human-to-human transmission of the virus.
Tests suggest that the virus could be treated with the anti-influenza drugs Tamiflu and Relenza.
Around 400 people who have been in close contact with the 11 cases are being monitored.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-22030882
There have been 11 laboratory-confirmed cases of the H7N9 virus, a form of avian flu which had not been seen before in humans.
But the WHO says there is currently no evidence of human-to-human transmission of the virus.
Tests suggest that the virus could be treated with the anti-influenza drugs Tamiflu and Relenza.
Around 400 people who have been in close contact with the 11 cases are being monitored.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-22030882