CHAPTER 78
Press Release
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
1600 Clifton Rd.
Atlanta, GA 30333, USA
For Immediate Release
Contact: Division of News & Electronic Media, Office of Communication
(404) 639-3286
New flu strain reported in villages in Northern India
A new strain of flu called NII.4 Burang has been reported by India’s Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. It is not yet known if the strain is a mutation of an existing flu strain or a completely new virus. The CDC has dispatched a field team to assist Indian health officials in analyzing the new strain.
The outbreak was first reported among villagers outside Dharchula, India.
The severity and mortality rate of the new strain is also unknown at this time.
The CDC has advised the State Department that no travel advisories are called for at this time.
A follow-up press release will be issued when the CDC has more details about NII.4 Burang.