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(BangkokPost.com) - Initial tests show that ducks and chickens that died mysteriously in Mae Hong Son province last week had not contracted the H5N1 virus, authorities have confirmed.
Over one hundred fowl in Khun Yuam district of the northern province of Mae Hong Son reportedly died last week, sparking fears that the bird flu virus may have re-emerged.
Despite reassurance from health authorities, the director of the Livestock Department, Pirom Srichant, was told that the situation will still be monitored closely for at least eight more days with more bid flu tests conducted.
"Let me stress that we are taking this seriously and that we are still awaiting official results," said Mr Pirom. "If there are traces of bird flu, we should be told."
According to a veterinarian based at the Livestock Department in Mae Hong Son province, 15 livestock officials have been dispatched to keep a close eye on the situation for the next 15 days.
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Over one hundred fowl in Khun Yuam district of the northern province of Mae Hong Son reportedly died last week, sparking fears that the bird flu virus may have re-emerged.
Despite reassurance from health authorities, the director of the Livestock Department, Pirom Srichant, was told that the situation will still be monitored closely for at least eight more days with more bid flu tests conducted.
"Let me stress that we are taking this seriously and that we are still awaiting official results," said Mr Pirom. "If there are traces of bird flu, we should be told."
According to a veterinarian based at the Livestock Department in Mae Hong Son province, 15 livestock officials have been dispatched to keep a close eye on the situation for the next 15 days.
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