Thursday, December 2, 2010

Japan: Shimane bird flu, the highest alert level "3" 10 km radius around the

2010/12/2 22:53

The issue of highly pathogenic avian influenza Yasugi City, Shimane Prefecture, the Ministry two days, it turns out that the virulent type of virus, the highest alert level of 10 km radius around the epicenter, "3" raised to wild birds and enhanced surveillance.

The same day, officers dispatched to local, announced that it will survey the current status for 3 days.

The survey is close to the epicenter, migratory birds flying to Nakaumi, near Lake Shinji, scheduled for three days from the day. In addition to collecting and duck droppings, check for infection from the mucosa to capture small birds such as sparrows. Examine the dead birds may not be around.

Ministry of the Environment, when a highly pathogenic virus was detected from the feces of wild birds in Hokkaido in October, the alert level from "1" "2" to raise, had stepped up surveillance.

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