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Ha Tinh announces new avian flu A/H5N1 outbreak

A new outbreak of avian influenza A virus subtype H5N1 has been detected in the central province of Ha Tinh, according to the Department of Animal Health under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.
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Hanoi (VNA) – A new outbreakof avian influenza A virus subtype H5N1 has been detected in the centralprovince of Ha Tinh, according to the Department of Animal Health under the Ministryof Agriculture and Rural Development.

The Ha Tinh Department for Breedingand Animal Health reported that the virus had been found in signs of the flu ina flock of 1,698 fowls at a family farm in Dai Nai ward in Ha Tinh city sinceMarch 21. Up to 50 ducks died and the test showed they infected with A/H5N1.

Local authorities culled the dead fowls and sprayedchemicals on the farm and surrounding areas to prevent the virus fromspreading.

In the meantime, A/H5N1 is hitting Mekong Delta Can Tho cityand southern Hau Giang province while an A/H5N6 outbreak is affecting centralQuang Tri province.

According to the Department of Animal Health, Vietnamfaces high risks of infection of new avian flu virus strains, such as A/H7N9,A/H5N2 and A/H5N8 via illegal transport, trading and consumption of poultry,particularly in northern border provinces.

The agency urged all localities to proactively prevent andcontrol avian influenza and strengthen their supervision and punishment onpoultry smuggling while monitoring their areas to promptly detect and handleany emerging outbreaks. – VNA

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