Anhui Fuyang Enterovirus Infection Epidemic Spreads to Henan - News - Wulin Blog Network

by 304885068 on 2008-04-29 19:57:40

Yesterday afternoon, the Fuyang City government news office held a press conference to release the latest information on the outbreak there. As of April 27th, Fuyang City had found 1,199 children infected with Enterovirus EV71, and the death toll from the infection has risen to 20 people. The spread of the virus has expanded from the surrounding counties of Fuyang City to all districts and counties under its jurisdiction, and has also affected the neighboring province of Henan. The hospital was crowded with children waiting for examination. At 9:30 PM last night, when the reporter arrived at the Fuyang People's Hospital, the first floor of the surgical building was still bustling with people. Outside the outpatient room on the first floor, especially many parents were queuing up with their children waiting for examination. According to a resident of Fuyang City...