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An Avian Flu Diary (Afludiary) report highlights a rise in human H7N9 bird flu cases from mainland China over the last 7-8 weeks: ’After weeks of  decline, recent outbreaks in Beijing, Tibet, Hunan, Hebei, and Sichuan have more than doubled this week's total over last week's (29 vs. 14).’ The report goes on to reiterate the US CDC’s earlier risk assessment: “this virus continues to evolve and it remains at the very top of the CDC's list of viruses with pandemic potential. Read more.