PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (80): South Africa (WC) captive & wild bird, HPAI H5N1, OIE

Avian Influenza H5N1 -- South Africa
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Started: 13 May 2021
Confirmed: 20 May 2021
Reported: 8 Jun 2021
Reason for notification: new strain in the country
Causal agent: Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus
Serotype: H5N1
Nature of diagnosis: clinical, laboratory
This event pertains to a defined zone within the country.
New outbreaks
Total outbreaks (7)
Outbreak location 1: Drakenstein, Cape Winelands, Western Cape
Started: 13 May 2021
Epidemiological unit: farm
Total

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