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AVIAN INFLUENZA (27): CHINA (HONG KONG) RED WHISKERED BULBUL, H5
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Date: Mon 10 Apr 2017
Source: 7th space News [edited]
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The [Hong Kong] Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department
(AFCD) said today [10 Apr 2017] that a dead red-whiskered bulbul found
in Argyle Street, Kowloon City, was suspected to be H5 positive after
initial laboratory testing. Further confirmation tests are being
conducted.
The dead bird was found and collected near a planter in Argyle Street
Playground last [Fri 7 Apr 2017]. The red-whiskered bulbul is a common
resident of Hong Kong.
The spokesman said cleaning and disinfection have been stepped up at
the venue, adding that there are no poultry farms within 3 kilometres
of where the dead bird was found.
In view of the case, the AFCD will phone poultry farmers to remind
them to strengthen precautionary and biosecurity measures against
avian influenza. Letters will be issued to farmers, pet bird shop
owners, and license holders of pet poultry and racing pigeons
reminding them that proper precautions must be taken.
The spokesman said the department would conduct frequent inspections
of poultry farms and the wholesale market to ensure that proper
precautions against avian influenza have been implemented. The
department will continue its wild bird monitoring and surveillance.
"People should avoid contact with wild birds and live poultry and
their droppings. They should clean their hands thoroughly after coming
into contact with them. The public can call 1823 for follow-up if they
come across suspicious, sick or dead birds, including the carcasses of
wild birds and poultry," the spokesman said.
The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) will continue to
be vigilant over imported live poultry as well as live poultry stalls.
It will also remind stall operators to maintain good hygiene.
The Department of Health will keep up with its health education to
remind the public to maintain strict personal and environmental
hygiene to prevent avian influenza.
The AFCD, the FEHD, the Customs and Excise Department and the Police
will strive to deter the illegal import of poultry and birds into Hong
Kong to minimize the risk of avian influenza outbreaks caused by
imported poultry and birds that have not gone through inspection and
quarantine.
All relevant government departments will continue to be highly
vigilant and strictly enforce preventive measures against avian
influenza.
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AVIAN INFLUENZA (27): CHINA (HONG KONG) RED WHISKERED BULBUL, H5
******************************
A ProMED-mail post
<http://www.promedmail.org>
ProMED-mail is a program of the
International Society for Infectious Diseases
<http://www.isid.org>
Date: Mon 10 Apr 2017
Source: 7th space News [edited]
<http://7thspace.com/
The [Hong Kong] Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department
(AFCD) said today [10 Apr 2017] that a dead red-whiskered bulbul found
in Argyle Street, Kowloon City, was suspected to be H5 positive after
initial laboratory testing. Further confirmation tests are being
conducted.
The dead bird was found and collected near a planter in Argyle Street
Playground last [Fri 7 Apr 2017]. The red-whiskered bulbul is a common
resident of Hong Kong.
The spokesman said cleaning and disinfection have been stepped up at
the venue, adding that there are no poultry farms within 3 kilometres
of where the dead bird was found.
In view of the case, the AFCD will phone poultry farmers to remind
them to strengthen precautionary and biosecurity measures against
avian influenza. Letters will be issued to farmers, pet bird shop
owners, and license holders of pet poultry and racing pigeons
reminding them that proper precautions must be taken.
The spokesman said the department would conduct frequent inspections
of poultry farms and the wholesale market to ensure that proper
precautions against avian influenza have been implemented. The
department will continue its wild bird monitoring and surveillance.
"People should avoid contact with wild birds and live poultry and
their droppings. They should clean their hands thoroughly after coming
into contact with them. The public can call 1823 for follow-up if they
come across suspicious, sick or dead birds, including the carcasses of
wild birds and poultry," the spokesman said.
The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) will continue to
be vigilant over imported live poultry as well as live poultry stalls.
It will also remind stall operators to maintain good hygiene.
The Department of Health will keep up with its health education to
remind the public to maintain strict personal and environmental
hygiene to prevent avian influenza.
The AFCD, the FEHD, the Customs and Excise Department and the Police
will strive to deter the illegal import of poultry and birds into Hong
Kong to minimize the risk of avian influenza outbreaks caused by
imported poultry and birds that have not gone through inspection and
quarantine.
All relevant government departments will continue to be highly
vigilant and strictly enforce preventive measures against avian
influenza.
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ProMED-MBDS
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