Avian Influenza H5N8 -- South Korea
Signs of a resurgence of bird flu [avian influenza, AI] are rapidly spreading across South Korea, triggering concerns over yet another possible round of the massive slaughter of poultry and ensuing hikes in egg prices.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs confirmed [Mon 5 Jun 2017] that small flocks of farm chickens on the southern island of Jeju have tested positive for the highly pathogenic H5N8 virus. The agency also said it will raise the bird flu alert to the highest
Read more about it at HealthMap Global Disease Alerts via http://bit.ly/2qQxEdU
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