The Ministry of Health confirmed the appearance of new two human bird flu infections in governorates of Qena and Menya. The official spokesman of the ministry announced today that the 28th case is for a 6-year old girl from Nagaa Hamadi, Qena who was in contact with birds raised at home. The 29th case is for a 5-year old boy from Menya governorate who was also in contact with infected birds.

All measures are taken and the new two victims are receiving due treatment and their health status is stable, added the spokesman.