MoA confirms H5N1 avian influenza in Jiangmen, Guangdong

info.gov.hk     Jun 17, 2008            

The Food and Health Bureau received notification today (June 17) from the Ministry of Agriculture on a confirmed case of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza among ducks in Xinhui district, Jiangmen, Guangdong. In light of the confirmed avian influenza case, the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) decided to adopt corresponding measures with immediate effect by suspending the import of live birds, live poultry and poultry products from the zone of 13-kilometre radius of the infected area for 21 days. The import of pet birds is also suspended for 21 days. A spokesman for the Food and Health Bureau said: "The import suspension is a precautionary measure. Our primary concern is to safeguard public health." The HKSAR Government had liaised with the Guangdong Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine... [read full story]                    

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typepad.com     Jun 16, 2008          

Via Hong Kong's government website: Cleaning worker tested for avian flu. A Food & Environmental Hygiene Department contract worker who fell ill after helping clean Po On Road Market after its recent avian influenza outbreak...                    

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Avian influenza: situation improving but threat remains, UN expert says

un.org     Jun 17, 2008          

Although some countries are facing continuing and significant outbreaks of bird flu, the situation in the rest of the world is improving because of major efforts by governments around the world, the United Nations System...                    

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UN expert: bird flu situation improving but threat remains

people.com.cn     Jun 18, 2008          

Despite outbreaks of avian influenza in some countries since the beginning of this year, the situation in the rest of the world is improving, UN System Influenza Coordinator David Nabarro said Tuesday. "At the beginning of this...                    

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Bird Flu: Situation Improving, But Threat Remains

scoop.co.nz     Jun 18, 2008          

Although some countries are facing continuing and significant outbreaks of bird flu, the situation in the rest of the world is improving because of major efforts by governments around the world, the UN System Influenza...                    

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UN Cites Progress in Combating Avian Flu

voanews.com     Jun 18, 2008          

The UN official in charge of coordinating efforts to stop the spread of avian influenza says progress is being made. But David Nabarro says the threat continues. From VOA's New York Bureau, correspondent Barbara Schoetzau has...                    

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