Hong Kong health officials have confirmed a case of H9 avian flu at Wo Che Market in Sha Tin, following the infection of a two-year-old boy. The toddler visited the wet market twice before testing positive for the H9N2 virus. Authorities announced the findings at a press conference Monday, stating they are actively monitoring the situation and tracing potential contacts. This is the first confirmed case of H9 bird flu in Hong Kong in two years. A sample taken from the market tested positive, indicating the virus’s presence in the live poultry environment. Health officials are taking steps to contain the outbreak and prevent further spread of the virus.