Thailand issues bird flu warning
Sunday, January 18, 2009
THAILAND'S Public Health ministry warned yesterday that 14 of its 76 provinces are at risk of bird flu this year, as an official said a cold snap boosted chances of the deadly virus spreading.
Somchai Chakrabhand, head of the government's disease control department said there were no current suspected cases of the deadly H5N1 virus, but a list of risky areas had been compiled and officials sent to visit farms.
"The weather is quite cold at the moment, we want to ensure officials and poultry farmers are alert and cautious about the situation in their area," he said.
"The officials are now just visiting the farms and giving training to the farmers and others involved," he said, adding that cold weather increased the risk of the virus spreading.
AFP
Somchai Chakrabhand, head of the government's disease control department said there were no current suspected cases of the deadly H5N1 virus, but a list of risky areas had been compiled and officials sent to visit farms.
"The weather is quite cold at the moment, we want to ensure officials and poultry farmers are alert and cautious about the situation in their area," he said.
"The officials are now just visiting the farms and giving training to the farmers and others involved," he said, adding that cold weather increased the risk of the virus spreading.
AFP
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