| China confirms more bird flu cases | Chinese authorities have confirmed four new cases of a deadly new strain of bird flu, raising questions over whether a new flu pandemic could be emerging in eastern China. The four cases of H7N9 avian influenza – which bring the total number to date to seven – emerged in separate cities in Jiangsu province. The infections prompted Vietnam to announce a ban on poultry imports from China, while neighbouring Hong Kong has strengthened surveillance of flu cases. http://link.ft.com/r/A1TNOO/3CWBQA/V1W98Z/L9XX3X/7ZFYXJ/ZH/h?a1=2013&a2=4&a3=3 | | |