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  • South Korea: H5N8 in Wild Birds

    Source: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20201025001651315

    S. Korea reports 1st highly pathogenic avian influenza case in 32 months
    All News 15:37 October 25, 2020

    SEOUL, Oct. 25 (Yonhap) -- A highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI) case was reported in South Korea on Sunday, marking the first virulent bird flu case in the country in 32 months.

    The virulent avian influenza strain of H5N8 was discovered from a fecal sample collected from wild birds Wednesday in Cheonan, 92 kilometers south of Seoul, according to the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.

    This photo provided by the Cheonan municipal government on Oct. 25, 2020, shows a quarantine vehicle spraying disinfectant near poultry farms in the area, following the detection of a highly pathogenic avian influenza strain in the region. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

    The discovery marked the first highly pathogenic AI case confirmed in the country since the H5N6 case, which is similarly virulent to H5N8, reported in the nearby Asan region in February 2018...


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    Source: https://www.donga.com/news/Society/a...29/103687841/1

    Following Cheonan, Yonginseodo Avian Influenza… Ministry of Environment, strengthening quarantine in exhibition-breeding facilities
    Reporter input 2020-10-29 03:00 Modified 2020-10-29 03:00

    A highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI) virus was detected in the feces of wild birds collected from Cheongmicheon, Yongin, Gyeonggi Province. On the 25th, it was three days after the highly pathogenic AI virus was first identified in the area of ​​Bonggangcheon, Cheonan-si, Chungnam.

    According to the Ministry of Environment on the 28th, the highly pathogenic AI virus identified in Yongin is H5N8 type. It is the same type as a virus from Cheonan. In accordance with the Ministry of Environment's “Wild Bird AI Action Guideline,” the area within a 10 km radius of the virus detection site has been designated as a “wild bird flow surveillance area”. The Ministry of Environment plans to sprinkle quicklime in the area and install guard posts and information banners for access control. In addition, quarantine protection will be strengthened for wildlife bird habitats, such as endangered species, and exhibition and breeding facilities such as zoos.

    In the metropolitan area following Cheonan, concerns are growing as a highly pathogenic AI virus is detected in Yongin for the first time. The highly pathogenic AI virus was discovered in Korea in about 2 years and 8 months after the H5N6 type was released in Gokgyocheon, Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do in February 2018.

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      • #4
        Source: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20201125010500320

        S. Korea confirms another case of highly pathogenic bird flu
        All News 22:56 November 25, 2020

        SEOUL, Nov. 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korea confirmed another case of highly pathogenic bird flu on Wednesday.

        The agriculture ministry said avian influenza (AI) of H5N8 strain was detected from a fecal sample collected from wild birds in Yongin, south of Seoul, on Nov. 17.

        It marked the seventh outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza in the country this year. All the cases involved wild birds...

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        • #5
          Source: http://www.fksm.co.kr/news/view.php?idx=46333
          Highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI) confirmed in wild birds in Yangyang, Gangwon (Namdaecheon)
          Article Registration 2020-11-30 11:17:06

          The Ministry of Environment (Minister Cho Joong-rae) and the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Livestock (Minister Kim Hyun-soo) announced on November 28 that H5N8 type highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI) was confirmed in wild birds in Yangyang, Gangwon (Namdaecheon). In accordance with the confirmation of this wild bird highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI), measures to strengthen quarantine (reference) are implemented in the antigen detection area (fecal collection area) and the surrounding migratory bird arrival area (AI special management area).


          In addition, H5 type avian influenza antigens were also detected in wild birds in Damyang (Damyang Wetland) in Jeollanam-do and Nonsan (Nonsancheon) in Chungnam Province. Are doing. On the other hand, H5 type avian influenza detected at a meat duck farm in Jeongeup, Jeollabuk-do was confirmed to be highly pathogenic (H5N8 type). Accordingly, the Ministry of Agriculture and Food is responding by raising the AI ​​response stage to the “severe” stage.


          An official from the Ministry of Environment emphasized, "When visiting a migratory bird habitat, thoroughly personal hygiene, such as disinfection and wearing a mask, should be avoided when a dead bird is found and reported to the authorities immediately."


          Reporter Miyoung Kim

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          • #6
            Source: http://world.kbs.co.kr/service/news_...eq_Code=157979

            Highly Pathogenic Bird Flu Cases Found in North Jeolla, Gyeonggi Provinces
            Write: 2020-12-01 15:02:49 / Update: 2020-12-01 15:19:26

            Gyeonggi and North Jeolla provinces are on high alert following reports of avian influenza(AI) infections in wild birds in the region.

            The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs said on Tuesday that fecal samples from wild birds captured in those areas tested positive for the highly pathogenic H5N8 strain of AI...

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            • #7
              Source: http://www.mediadaily.kr/news/articl...ml?idxno=21109

              Buan, Jeollabuk-do, wild bird H5N8 type highly pathogenic...Avian influenza (AI) confirmed
              The Ministry of Environment (Minister Cho Joong-rae) and the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Livestock (Minister Kim Hyun-soo) announced that H5N8 type highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI) was confirmed on the 2nd in wild birds in Buan, Jeollabuk-do.

              The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Livestock Quarantine conducted a close examination on wild bird feces samples collected on the 23rd of last month, and H5 and H7 type avian influenza antigens were also detected in wild bird feces collected on the 130th day in Suncheon (Suncheon Bay), Jeollanam-do.

              The area where highly pathogenic avian influenza was confirmed is a region where highly pathogenic avian influenza has already been detected in wild birds in the nearby migratory bird habitat (Dongjin River), and enhanced quarantine measures (reference) are being applied.

              An official from the Ministry of Environment emphasized, "When visiting a migratory bird habitat, thoroughly personal hygiene, such as disinfection and wearing a mask, avoid contact and report to the authorities immediately when dead birds are found."

              In addition, an official from the Ministry of Agriculture and Food said, "It is a very dangerous situation in which highly pathogenic avian influenza antigens are continuously detected (13 cases since October 1) in wild birds all over the country."

              “Poultry farms are aware that pollutants can be introduced through various routes, such as vehicles, people, and wild birds, and please make thorough quarantine measures such as changing boots for each stall, prohibiting radiation breeding, and building quicklime belts.”


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