Japan confirms new bird flu outbreak in chicken farm in more than 2 years

by annee Thu Nov 05, 2020 2:49 pm

Japanese Agriculture Minister Kotaro Nogami said today. The Japanese government has confirmed an avian flu (avian flu) outbreak at a chicken farm in Kagawa Prefecture in western Japan.

The Ministry of Agriculture said. The outbreak occurred for the first time in Japan since an outbreak in the same prefecture in January. Year 2018

After reporting the outbreak to Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga at the Government House. Mr. Nogami gave an interview with reporters about countermeasures. This includes the removal of infected animals. It will start operations on Thursday morning.

The Japanese Prime Minister's Office revealed that Mr. Suga has commissioned the Cabinet to coordinate closely on prevention and information sharing procedures. Along with asking poultry farmers to continue to watch over the situation.

Mr. Katsunobukato, Chief Cabinet Secretary Discussing the outbreak at the Cabinet meeting that "The government will coordinate and take full precautionary measures to contain the epidemic."

Kyodo news agency reported that The outbreak of bird flu occurred at a chicken farm in Mitoyo area. Kagawa prefecture After it is reported that Many chickens have died in recent days.

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