Infected poultry were culled to prevent the spread of the avian flu (Photo: VNA)and A/H5N6 avian influenza, which is transmittable to humans, have been
reported in 13 communes of 11 localities nationwide from the start of 2019, according
to the .
More than 23,000 fowl were culled in the
period.
The flu is forecast to widely spread in the
remaining months because of changing weather and surging
in time ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday.
Therefore, localities across the country
are asked to carry out measures to prevent the spread of the flu in line with
the , and create optimal conditions for poultry farming in
a bid to make up for the decrease in pork production caused by the African
swine fever.
They are also instructed to devise plans
and mobilise forces to prevent the disease, spray chemicals in high-risk
localities and keep a close watch on the growth of local poultry, especially in
previously-affected areas.
Vietnam first detected the avian flu virus
A/H5N1 in December 2003 on both human and poultry. Several new strains of the
virus, such as A/H7N9, A/H5N2 and A/H5N8, could enter the country through
transportation, business and consumption of illegally imported poultry products
of unclear origins, especially in the northern border provinces.-VNA
Source: VietnamPlus
