Still more H5N1 confirmed in South Korea

Via Chosun Ilbo: Bird flu confirmed in Songpa and Busan. Excerpt:

Less than a week since the first case of bird flu was confirmed in Seoul, the deadly H5N1 strain of the virus was found again, this time in Songpa, a district in the southeastern part of the capital.

As a containment measure, Seoul has put down more than 15,000 birds, including more than 8,000 in the area of the latest outbreak.

The metropolitan city government is now considering banning live chickens and ducks from entering Seoul and forbidding the breeding of them within the city limits.

This deadly strain was also confirmed in the southeastern port city of Busan, where more than 17,000 fowl were culled as an emergency measure to contain the spread.

The city of Busan has now adopted anti-epidemic measures such as forbidding the sale and movement of live poultry in markets.

Last week Korea's agriculture ministry and the ruling Grand National Party announced guidelines to ensure the safety of the public against the disease.

Officials warned citizens to immediately report any pet birds showing abnormalities and to keep away from wild birds such as pigeons.

Meanwhile, the Korea Herald reports that, predictably, Bird flu scare hits poultry businesses