H7N9 bird flu cases spike in China ahead of Chinese New Year . In January alone , 19 deaths and 96 humans have been infected , CNN says . Expert urges tougher bio-security measures in H7N9 's live poultry markets . China has pneumonia-like symptoms , family of patients tell Xinhua .
H7N9 bird flu cases spike in China ahead of Lunar New Year . In January alone , 19 deaths and 96 humans have been infected , Xinhua says . Expert urges tougher bio-security measures in China 's live poultry markets . H7N9 has pneumonia-like symptoms , family of patients tell CNN .