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  • Hong Kong - Bird droppings from Mai Po Nature Conservation Area found to contain H5N6 avian flu - December 5, 2016

    Mai has a bird droppings sample detected H5N6 avian influenza virus


    21:15 2016/12/05




    (Economic Times information picture)

    The AFCD received notification from the University of Hong Kong that three bird droppings collected from the Mai Po Nature Conservation Area were found to contain the H5N6 avian influenza virus.
    A team of researchers from the University of Hong Kong regularly entered the care area to collect samples to monitor avian flu. A team of environmental samples was collected on 25 November. Three samples of bird droppings collected in the basement of the 3-storey birdhouse were confirmed today Check out with H5N6 virus.
    A spokesman for AFCD said there was no chicken farms within 3 kilometers of the area. Since the winter, AFCD has stepped up monitoring of avian influenza and has closely monitored the situation of live poultry farms and wholesale markets. Farmers, bird owners, licensed poultry and racing pigeons to take appropriate precautions.
    WWF Hong Kong, which is responsible for managing the area, has stepped up cleaning and sanitation facilities such as birdwatching and pontoon bridges, and disinfectant pads at the entrance to the treatment area. In addition, AFCD is closely monitoring the situation of birds in the area and posting notices in the area to remind the public of their personal hygiene.
    The spokesman reminded members of the public to avoid contact with wild birds and live poultry and their droppings and wash their hands thoroughly after contact with birds.Members of the public can call 1823 to contact the AFCD if they are found to have sick birds and dead birds, including wild birds and poultry carcasses.

    http://topick.hket.com/article/15513...97%85%E6%AF%92



    Last edited by sharon sanders; December 5, 2016, 08:22 PM. Reason: format

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    Faecal droppings of birds from Mai Po Nature Reserve tested positive of H5N6 virus

    Hong Kong (HKSAR) - The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) was notified by the University of Hong Kong (HKU) that three samples of faecal droppings of birds taken from Mai Po Nature Reserve (MPNR) tested positive for H5N6 avian influenza (AI) virus, noted a spokesmanfor the department today (December 5).

    Research team of HKU collects samples from the MPNR regularly for AI surveillance. Among the environmental samples collected on November 25, three samples of faecal droppings taken at a Gei Wai near the Tower Bird Hide have been confirmed to be positive for H5N6 today.

    The spokesman said the World Wide Fund for Nature Hong Kong, the managing organisation of the MPNR, has stepped up cleansing and disinfection of tourist facilities including bird hides and floating boardwalk. Disinfectant carpet has been placed at the entrance of the MPNR for visitors to disinfect the soles of their shoes...http://7thspace.com/headlines/532263...5n6_virus.html
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    • #3
      Highly pathogenic avian influenza,
      Hong Kong (SAR - PRC)
      Information received on 06/12/2016 from Dr Thomas Sit, Chief Veterinary Officer / Assistant Director (Inspection & Quarantine), Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, Hong Kong , Hong Kong (SAR - PRC)
      Summary
      Report type Immediate notification (Final report)
      Date of start of the event 25/11/2016
      Date of confirmation of the event 05/12/2016
      Report date 05/12/2016
      Date submitted to OIE 06/12/2016
      Date event resolved 25/11/2016
      Reason for notification Reoccurrence of a listed disease
      Date of previous occurrence 14/02/2016
      Manifestation of disease Sub-clinical infection
      Causal agent Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus
      Serotype H5N6
      Nature of diagnosis Laboratory (advanced)
      This event pertains to the whole country
      New outbreaks (1)
      Outbreak 1 Mai Po, Yuen Long, HONG KONG
      Date of start of the outbreak 25/11/2016
      Outbreak status Resolved (25/11/2016)
      Epidemiological unit Natural park
      Affected animals
      Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
      Northern Pintail:Anas acuta(Anatidae) 3 0 0 0
      Affected population Three environmental samples
      Summary of outbreaks Total outbreaks: 1
      Total animals affected
      Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
      Northern Pintail:Anas acuta(Anatidae) 3 0 0 0
      Outbreak statistics
      Species Apparent morbidity rate Apparent mortality rate Apparent case fatality rate Proportion susceptible animals lost*
      Northern Pintail:Anas acuta(Anatidae) ** ** 0.00% **
      *Removed from the susceptible population through death, destruction and/or slaughter
      **Not calculated because of missing information
      Epidemiology
      Source of the outbreak(s) or origin of infection
      • Unknown or inconclusive
      Epidemiological comments An intensive surveillance system is in place for avian influenza virus, including screening, at Mai Po Nature Reserve in Hong Kong. Three environmental samples were collected for the routine academic surveillance study by University of Hong Kong on 25 November 2016 and subsequently tested positive for H5N6. Additional sequencing results showed that these samples contain the DNA of Anas acuta (Northern pintail). The date of the end of the outbreak is the same as the date the samples were taken (25 November 2016).
      Control measures
      Measures applied
      • Screening
      • Vaccination permitted (if a vaccine exists)
      • No treatment of affected animals
      Measures to be applied
      • No other measures
      Diagnostic test results
      Laboratory name and type Species Test Test date Result
      Centre of Influenza Research, School of Public Health, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, University of Hong Kong (Regional Reference Laboratory) Northern Pintail gene sequencing 05/12/2016 Positive
      Centre of Influenza Research, School of Public Health, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, University of Hong Kong (Regional Reference Laboratory) Northern Pintail virus isolation 28/11/2016 Positive
      Future Reporting
      The event is resolved. No more reports will be submitted.
      ...
      "Safety and security don't just happen, they are the result of collective consensus and public investment. We owe our children, the most vulnerable citizens in our society, a life free of violence and fear."
      -Nelson Mandela

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      • #4
        Highly pathogenic avian influenza,
        Hong Kong (SAR - PRC)
        Information received on 09/12/2016 from Dr Thomas Sit, Chief Veterinary Officer / Assistant Director (Inspection & Quarantine), Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, Hong Kong , Hong Kong (SAR - PRC)
        Summary
        Report type Immediate notification
        Date of start of the event 30/11/2016
        Date of confirmation of the event 08/12/2016
        Report date 09/12/2016
        Date submitted to OIE 09/12/2016
        Reason for notification Reoccurrence of a listed disease
        Date of previous occurrence 25/11/2016
        Manifestation of disease Sub-clinical infection
        Causal agent Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus
        Serotype H5N6
        Nature of diagnosis Laboratory (advanced)
        This event pertains to the whole country
        New outbreaks (1)
        Outbreak 1 Mai Po, Yuen Long, HONG KONG
        Date of start of the outbreak 30/11/2016
        Outbreak status Resolved (30/11/2016)
        Epidemiological unit Natural park
        Affected animals
        Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
        Avian species:Unknown(bird) 1 0 0 0
        Affected population A faecal environmental sample
        Summary of outbreaks Total outbreaks: 1
        Total animals affected
        Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
        Avian species:Unknown(bird) 1 0 0 0
        Outbreak statistics
        Species Apparent morbidity rate Apparent mortality rate Apparent case fatality rate Proportion susceptible animals lost*
        Avian species:Unknown(bird) ** ** 0.00% **
        *Removed from the susceptible population through death, destruction and/or slaughter
        **Not calculated because of missing information
        Epidemiology
        Source of the outbreak(s) or origin of infection
        • Unknown or inconclusive
        Epidemiological comments An intensive surveillance system is in place for avian influenza virus including screening at Mai Po Nature Reserve in Hong Kong. A faecal environmental sample was collected for the routine academic surveillance study by the University of Hong Kong on 30 November 2016 and subsequently tested positive for H5N6. The location was the same as the three H5N6 positive samples collected on 25 November 2016.
        Control measures
        Measures applied
        • Screening
        • Vaccination permitted (if a vaccine exists)
        • No treatment of affected animals
        Measures to be applied
        • No other measures
        Diagnostic test results
        Laboratory name and type Species Test Test date Result
        Centre of Influenza Research, School of Public Health, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, University of Hong Kong (Regional Reference Laboratory) Avian species gene sequencing 08/12/2016 Positive
        Centre of Influenza Research, School of Public Health, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, University of Hong Kong (Regional Reference Laboratory) Avian species virus isolation 05/12/2016 Positive
        Future Reporting
        The event is continuing. Weekly follow-up reports will be submitted.
        ...
        "Safety and security don't just happen, they are the result of collective consensus and public investment. We owe our children, the most vulnerable citizens in our society, a life free of violence and fear."
        -Nelson Mandela

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