Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Turkeys catch swine flu at Ontario farm

October 20, 2009
Theresa Boyle
HEALTH REPORTER


The Ontario government is investigating an outbreak of H1N1 influenza at a turkey farm.

The birds have been infected by the H1N1 virus but there has been no transmission to humans, a source confirms.

Cooking destroys the virus, so no one is at risk from consuming turkey, the source says.

The Chief Veterinarian for Ontario, Dr. Deb Stark, and Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Arlene King, are holding a news conference on the issue at 2 pm Tuesday.

hat-tip Ironorehopper

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