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Bird flu outbreak in north China

BEIJING: A new bird flu outbreak has been reported in north China's Shanxi Province, said sources with the Ministry of Agriculture here on Monday. The outbreak was identified after the death of chickens in poultry farms in Changzi county of Changzhi city.

Samples of the dead poultry were sent to the national bird flu laboratory and the H5N1 virus was identified in them, said the Ministry. The local government has launched an emergency response and quarantined the area.

Experts and veterinarians have started disinfections and culling poultry in the area. The veterinary department has stepped up campaigns to teach residents how to protect themselves against the virus. China has recorded more than 30 outbreaks of bird flu since last October. — Xinhua

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