RSOE EDIS - Situation Update No. 1 : Bhutan - Biological Hazard

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Situation Update No. 1 Posted:2010-02-24, 06:20:09 [UTC] Ref.no.: BH-20100224-25053-BTN Situation Update No. 1 On 2010-03-03 at 04:08:14 [UTC] Event: Biological Hazard Location: Bhutan Chhukha District Phuentsholing Situation: A new outbreak of H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been reported. The veterinary authority in Bhutan sent Immediate Notification dated 23 February to the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE). The report describes one outbreak at Rinchending in Chhukha province in the south of the country, which borders the Indian state of West Bengal. It started on 18 February and involved a flock of around 500 free-range chickens. In total, 14 birds showed symptoms, eight died and the rest of the flock has been culled. The presence of the H5N1 virus sub-type has been confirmed. 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