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Avian influenza test results today
Saturday, February 7, 2009

Avian influenza test results available today (February 7) showed that seven dead birds recently found in the territory were confirmed to be H5N1 positive after a series of laboratory tests, a spokesman for the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) said.

The seven bird carcasses included three chickens and one duck collected on Lantau last week; the Grey Heron collected at Mai Po Nature Reserve on February 2; the Peregrine Falcon found near Long Beach Gardens, Ting Kau, Castle Peak Road, and one chicken found in Butterfly Beach, Tuen Mun respectively on February 3. Detailed information is available at the "H5N1 Health Advice" of AFCD website at www.afcd.gov.hk.

AFCD staff inspected 82 villages in Hong Kong today and no unauthorised keeping of poultry has been observed.

"The public can call 1823 Call Centre for follow up if they come across suspicious sick or dead birds, including carcasses of wild birds and poultry," the spokesman said.

The spokesman reminded the public to observe good personal hygiene and avoid contact with wild birds or live poultry.

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