RSOE EDIS: USA - Biological Hazard - 2009.12.23

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2009-12-23 19:34:58 - Biological Hazard - USA EDIS CODE: BH-20091223-24286-USA Date & Time: 2009-12-23 19:34:58 [UTC] Area: USA, State of North Carolina, The area wasn\'t definied!, Not confirmed information! Description: Federal testing has identified the swine flu in pigs at two North Carolina farms. The results released Wednesday makes North Carolina the 10th state with identified cases of swine flu in animals. State Veterinarian David Marshall said the presence of swine flu in pigs is not unexpected and the cases show that the surveillance system is working. Health officials said people cannot contract the swine flu from handling or consuming pork products. They said it appears the pigs at both farms caught the virus from humans. The states of Minnesota, Indiana and Illinois have confirmed cases of swine flu in pigs. The virus also been identified in cats, ferrets, turkeys, a dog and a cheetah in other states. The name of Hazard: Swine Fever Species: Animal Status: Confirmed Posted:2009-12-23 19:34:58 [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