A/H5N1 avian flu spreads to 16 localitiesPoultry infected with the A/H5N1 virus have been discovered in 16 provinces across the country since early this month, according to the Department of Animal Health. The department says localities nationwide have been taking measures to prevent the epidemic from spreading further. A public notice signed by Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai was dispatched on February 20 requiring localities nationwide to take preventive measures to stem the spread of bird flu.
Hai urged them to issue detailed local action plans that specify the responsibilities of local relevant units and individuals in dealing with the epidemic, based on the National Committee for Avian Flu Prevention's action plan against avian flu types that might infect humans. Tran Hung, deputy head of the Animal Health Department in the central Local authorities have provided guidance on prevention and control measures to every household, he said. Over 1,300 fowl in the province have tested positive for A/H5N1, and nearly 800 have been culled. At a meeting held on February 19, Hua Ngoc Thuan, Vice Chairman of the HCM City People's Committee, said the city has asked districts to shut down illegal poultry markets and increase inspections of quarantine stations at the city's gateways to prevent poultry from epidemic-hit localities from entering the city. He said the city regularly inspects slaughter houses, trading areas and poultry farms, and takes samples for testing. The People's Committee of the northern mountainous The measures it has called for include setting up mobile inspection teams and preparing enough medicine and human resources to cope with A/H5N1 in humans in case of an outbreak. The provincial animal health department has been asked to work with border guards, customs and police to tighten control over the transport of poultry and poultry products in border areas. Authorities in the Source: VNS/VOV online |
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