More bird flu deaths in China The death toll from a new strain of bird flu in China has risen to six. Authorities in Shanghai slaughtered birds at a poultry market in the city after the H7N9 virus was detected from samples of pigeons. 14 people in total have been reported as having been infected by the strain, all in Eastern China. Concern that the bird flu could spread sparked concerns in the region with Japan advising passengers entering the country to seek medical advice if they showed any symptoms. The strain does not appear to pass from human to human, however authorities were taking precautions. Vietnam has banned imports of Chinese poultry. In Hong Kong, shares fell to a four month low over worries that this new strain of bird flu could hurt the domestic economy. More about: Bird flu, China, Food crisis