RSOE EDIS: Cambodia - Biological Hazard - 2010.02.03

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2010-02-03 06:09:45 - Biological Hazard - Cambodia EDIS CODE: BH-20100203-24777-KHM Date & Time: 2010-02-03 06:09:45 [UTC] Area: Cambodia, Province of Takeo, The area wasn\'t defined!, Damage level: Moderate (Level 2) Not confirmed information! Description: Cambodian authorities have begun a mass killing of ducks after confirming a fresh outbreak of the deadly bird flu virus. The cull comes after more than 15,000 ducks died last week in the southern province of Takeo and samples tested positive on Tuesday for the H1N1 virus, commonly known as bird flu, said Kao Phal, an official of the Agriculture Ministry. He said the sale of duck meat and its transport from the affected villages would be banned. So far there have been no signs of human infection from the ducks, the official said on Wednesday. The name of Hazard: H5N1 [Duck] Species: Animal Status: Confirmed Posted:2010-02-03 06:09:45 [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