Re: RUSSIA - H5N1 kills poultry in Moscow area - spreading
Russian bird flu is "sub-type" of deadly H5N1 strain
Russian bird flu is "sub-type" of deadly H5N1 strain
Officials in Russia say tests have confirmed the presence of a sub-type of the H5N1 bird flu strain in poultry in two villages near Moscow. The testing of dead birds in a third area is still being carried out. "How can we not be worried," said a resident in one of the villages affected. "Of course we are worried about this case. We think everything will be OK though, and it will pass."
Authorities say they understand the seriousness of the threat and are taking adequate measures.
"The situation won't get worse," said Nikolai Vlasov, the deputy chief of the veterinary board at the Russian Agricultural Control service.
"Maybe we will find two or three new villages with bird flu or maybe not. The ideal situation would be if it stops at those three cases, We will get rid of it and the whole story will be finished."
The owner of some of the infected chickens says he bought them at the Moscow bird market - it has been closed since Friday while an inspection is carried out.
Authorities say they understand the seriousness of the threat and are taking adequate measures.
"The situation won't get worse," said Nikolai Vlasov, the deputy chief of the veterinary board at the Russian Agricultural Control service.
"Maybe we will find two or three new villages with bird flu or maybe not. The ideal situation would be if it stops at those three cases, We will get rid of it and the whole story will be finished."
The owner of some of the infected chickens says he bought them at the Moscow bird market - it has been closed since Friday while an inspection is carried out.
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