Brazil Has Reported 13 Cases Of H5N1 Avian Influenza
May 30, 2023
China News net Sao Paulo May 29 (reporter Lin Chunyin) The state of Rio Grande do Sul has reported its first case of H5N1 bird flu, the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock announced late Saturday (local time). This brings the total number of cases of H5N1 avian influenza reported in Brazil to 13.[yc glove]
The reported bird flu case was found in black-necked swans at the Thame Ecological Reserve in Rio Grande Do Sul State, which has been closed since Sunday. The state of Rio de Janeiro and the state of Espiritu Santo also reported one case each of H5N1 avian influenza in terns, the announcement said.[latex glove]
Brazil reported its first case of bird flu Wednesday. 22, Brazil entered a six-month state of animal health emergency. Thus, a total of 13 cases of H5N1 avian influenza have been reported in Brazil, with 9 cases in the state of Espiritu Santo, 3 in Rio de Janeiro and 1 in Rio Grande Do Sul.[nitrile glove]
Brazil's federal government also issued an announcement on the same day, saying that H5N1 bird flu cannot be transmitted by eating poultry or eggs, and that meat and eggs remain safe for consumption in the country. It stressed that humans are infected mainly through direct contact with infected birds and urged the public to avoid contact with sick birds.[rubber glove]
