It was confirmed by the World Animal Health Organization (DHSÖ) that an avian influenza outbreak was detected in Saudi Arabia and Vietnam. The subtype of avian flu, considered H5N8, has erupted in Saudi Arabia. More than 22 thousand birds perished during the epidemic that started on January 30. It was announced that 385 thousand 300 birds were destroyed.
In Vietnam, the H5N6 subtype epidemic of avian flu began on January 18. More than 2,000 birds perish in the north of the country. Head of the animal health department of the Ministry of Agriculture. Dong Pham Van announced that more than 300 birds were culled.
THE BIRD FLUID OUTbreak REPORTED IN CHINA
Earlier in the month, the Chinese Ministry of Agriculture reported a new epidemic of H5N1 avian flu in Hunan province, announcing that 7 thousand 850 birds were infected and about 4,500 birds were destroyed.
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION VACCINE ANNOUNCED THE DEVELOPMENT
According to health officials, bird flu was first identified among bird species in Southeast Asia. Bird flu is known as a highly contagious flu virus that can be easily transmitted among humans. However, unlike the corona virus that has emerged in Wuhan, China, the World Health Organization has announced that it has developed a vaccine against avian influenza infections and can be treated. (IHA)
