No sign of A (H5N1) in M'sia, but take precautions: Official (Straits Times, September 7 2011)

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No sign of A (H5N1) in M'sia, but take precautions: Official



7 September 2011

PETALING JAYA (THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) - Bird samples collected by the Veterinary Services Department confirm there is no abnormal Influenza A (H5N1) infection but people should still practise a high level of hygiene.

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Re: No sign of A (H5N1) in M'sia, but take precautions: Official (Straits Times, September 7 2011)

Malaysia on alert although no Influenza A (H5N1) outbreak


PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia is on Influenza A (H5N1) alert although there has been no outbreak in the country since 2003, Health Minister, Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai said today.

However, he said the Health Ministry's surveillance team had been activated to monitor the situation on the ground from time to time.

"Malaysia has been free from Influenza A H5N1 since 2003 as there have been

no positive samples.

"However, we are working closely with the Veterinary Services Department. If

chicken are affected, we will ensure the situation is contained so that there
will be infection of humans," he told reporters after attending the Health
Ministry's Merdeka Raya celebration here today.

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