Japan - H5N1 confirmed from Northern Goshawk in Tochigi prefecture - Shioya town

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6 May., Tochigi prefecture announced

H5N1 subtype was detected from dead Northern Goshawk

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25 Mar.,
an inhabitant found Northern Goshawk in the garden
simple test was negative
specimens transferred to National Institute for Environmental Studies "NIES"

genetic test was positive

and specimens transferred to Hokkaido University
Hokkaido University confirmed H5N1
prefecture inquired 10 farms and 4 schools within 10 km radius from the spot
all has no problem

dead Northern Goshawk
sankei news

yomiuri online

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