Yongin Cheongmicheon Wild Bird High Pathogenic Avian Influenza Confirmed (Comprehensive)

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[Asia Economy Reporter Hwang Yoon-joo] Highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI) has been detected in the Cheongmicheon area of Yongin, Gyeonggi Province.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and the Ministry of Environment announced on the 25th that H5N8 type AI was confirmed in wild birds in Cheongmicheon, Yongin, Gyeonggi Province.

After confirming the AI antigen (H5N8 type) in wild bird droppings collected from Cheongmicheon, Yongin on the previous day (24th), the quarantine authorities have applied strengthened special quarantine measures (reference) to the detection area and surrounding migratory bird habitats. Due to the additional detection of highly pathogenic AI antigen in wild birds, the strengthened quarantine measures will be extended until December 8 (21 days from the sample collection date).

An official from the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs stated, "As highly pathogenic AI antigen continues to be detected in wild birds, there is a risk of outbreaks at farms at any time," and urged, "Farmers should remain vigilant and strictly implement quarantine measures such as changing boots when entering livestock facilities and prohibiting free-range farming."

An official from the Ministry of Environment emphasized, "When visiting migratory bird habitats, please thoroughly practice personal hygiene such as disinfection and wearing masks, avoid contact if you find dead wild birds, and immediately report to the authorities."

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