He said the key is to implement sanitation measures at the live poultry markets . H7N9 bird flu cases spike in China ahead of Lunar New Year . In January alone , 17 deaths and 96 humans have been affected , Xinhua reported . CNN urges tougher bio - security measures in China 's live poultry industry . H7N9 has flu - like symptoms , family of patients tell CNN .
H7N9 bird flu cases spike in China ahead of Lunar New Year . In January alone , 17 deaths and 96 humans have been affected , Xinhua reported . CNN urges tougher bio - security measures in China 's live poultry industry . H7N9 has flu - like symptoms , family of patients tell CNN .