'Highly Pathogenic AI' in Gyeongbuk Region Occurs After 3 Years... Gyeongju City Declares 'Emergency System' in Public Address

Mayor Joo Nak-young delivering a public address on the 2nd to prevent the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Dong-wook] As highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI) has occurred in Jeongeup, Jeonbuk and Sangju, Gyeongbuk, Gyeongju City is on high alert, announcing a public statement on the 2nd.

Mayor Ju Nak-young of Gyeongju stated in the announcement that avian influenza is appearing in wild birds across the country and urged special caution for poultry farms.

Mayor Ju said, "It is worrisome that citizens and small business owners are already struggling due to COVID-19 during the year-end and New Year period, which should be spent warmly," adding, "Gyeongju City will maintain a 24-hour emergency livestock quarantine system and make every effort with utmost determination to prevent the inflow of highly pathogenic AI."

Meanwhile, on the 2nd, highly pathogenic AI was confirmed at a laying hen farm in Gongsung-myeon, Sangju, Gyeongbuk. Following a suspected avian influenza report the previous day, a detailed investigation of the farm revealed it to be H5N8 type highly pathogenic AI.

This is the second case of highly pathogenic AI in a poultry farm following a meat duck farm in Jeongeup, Jeonbuk last month, and the first in the Gyeongbuk region in three years since November 27, 2017.

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