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Mai Po Nature Reserve, which has been closed since early February, will be re-opened from tomorrow (April 13).
"As there has not been any new case of birds infected with H5 virus for the past 21 days, which is the World Organisation for Animal Health's standard of an avian influenza infection-free place, the Government has decided to re-open the Mai Po Nature Reserve to the public," a Government spokesman said today (April 12).
All aviaries managed by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department would also be re-opened on the same day, he said.
But the spokesman warned that people should remain alert.
"People should observe good personal hygiene and avoid contact with wild birds. They should also wash hands thoroughly after contact with wild birds or their droppings," he said.
Ends/Wednesday, April 12, 2006
Issued at HKT 17:50
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