Preliminary testing of two birds has indicated suspected cases
of H5 avian influenza, a spokesman for the Agriculture, Fisheries
and Conservation Department said Thursday.
According to the spokesman, further confirmatory tests were
being conducted.
The carcass of a Chestnut Munia was collected by the department
staff in the vicinity of St. Teresa's Hospital at Prince Edward
Road West in Kowloon City following a public referral on Feb.
18.
The other case involved a Scaly-breasted Munia which was
collected at the junction of Sing Woo Road and Wong Nai Chung Road
in Happy Valley on Feb. 19.
Members of public are reminded to observe good personal
hygiene.
"They should avoid personal contact with wild birds and live
poultry and wash their hands thoroughly after coming into contact
with them," the spokesman said.
(Xinhua News Agency February 23, 2007)