RSOE EDIS: Bulgaria - Biological Hazard - 2010.03.29

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2010-03-29 16:54:23 - Biological Hazard - Bulgaria EDIS CODE: BH-20100329-25508-BGR Date & Time: 2010-03-29 16:54:23 [UTC] Area: Bulgaria, District of Varna, Konstantin and Elena resort, Not confirmed information! Description: The regional laboratory for influenza diagnosis among birds in the coastal city of Varna has established a positive result for H5N1 flu in a Common Buzzard, the National Veterinary Service announced. Veterinary inspectors found the bird dead in Konstantin and Elena resort in the district of Varna while carrying out monitoring on influenza among domestic and wild birds in Bulgaria. Samples have been sent to the National Diagnosis and Research Veterinary Institute in Sofia for confirmation. The results are expected at the beginning of next week. DG SANCO has been notified. The name of Hazard: H5N1 [Common Buzzard] Species: Animal Status: Suspected Posted:2010-03-29 16:54:23 [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