RSOE EDIS: Bhutan - Biological Hazard - 2010.02.24

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2010-02-24 06:22:38 - Biological Hazard - Bhutan EDIS CODE: BH-20100224-25053-BTN Date & Time: 2010-02-24 06:22:38 [UTC] Area: Bhutan, Chhukha District, Phuentsholing, Not confirmed information! Description: The Ministry of Agriculture and Forest would like to inform the public an HSN1 Birdflu (Avian Flu) outbreak has been declared in Rinchending (Kharbandi), Phuentsholing under Chukha Dzongkhag by the National Incident Common Centre on 23rd February 2010. The source of the infection is believed to be from the Pasakha area. However, the Ministry has asked the public not be alarmed because the incidence is fully under control and the required control measures are already in place. The Ministry will be providing regular updates to the general public on the new outbreak of HPA1 through various media. As such, the general public has been asked to kindly extend full support and cooperation the implementation of HPA1 control activities. The name of Hazard: H5N1 Species: Animal Status: Confirmed Posted:2010-02-24 06:22:38 [UTC] Please DO NOT reply to this message: replies may be treated as errors and result in your subscription being deleted. If you have trouble or other queries, send email to havaria@rsoe.hu RSOE EDIS is operated by the National Association of Radio-Distress Signalling and Infocommunications (RSOE), Budapest, Hungary. Because of the complexity of this system and its dependence on other systems, we cannot be responsible for delays or failures in forwarding or transmission. You're receiving this AlertMail because you subscribed for the service. To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. Contact: havaria@rsoe.hu