Two Silver-eared Mesias tested positive for H5N1 virus
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The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) said today (February 13) that two Silver-eared Mesias found earlier were confirmed to be H5N1 positive after a series of laboratory tests.
The carcasses of the Silver-eared Mesias were collected by AFCD staff on February 7 at 101–109 Boundary Street, Mong Kok.
A department spokesman reminded the public to observe good personal hygiene.
"They should avoid personal contact with wild birds and live poultry and clean their hands thoroughly after coming into contact with them," he said.
Ends/Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Issued at HKT 19:11
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