Avian Influenza H5N6 -- Sweden
A total of 3 new cases of H5N6 bird flu have been identified after analysis at the National Veterinary Office (SVA). They were a sea eagle, a pigeon and a buzzard found in the areas surrounding Morrum and Bromolla in southern Sweden. This virus has not been found to present a risk to humans, unlike the H5N6 virus that circulates in Asia.
"In order to avoid spreading to poultry, it is important that poultry producers and hobby farmer owners have good contingency routines," said Karin Ahl,
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