Preliminary testing of a starling found in Hong Kong has
indicated a suspected case of H5 avian influenza, a spokesman for
Hong Kong Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD)
said on Tuesday.
He added that further confirmatory tests were being
conducted.
The carcass of the starling, believed to be a Red-billed
Starling, was collected by department staff on May 26 at Mong Kok
in Kowloon, following a public referral.
A department spokesman reminded the public 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," he said.
(Xinhua News Agency May 30, 2007)