Bird carcass H5N1 positive

April 10, 2012

The carcass of an Oriental magpie robin found near 19 Station Lane in Hung Hom on April 4 was confirmed to be H5N1-positive, the Agriculture, Fisheries & Conservation Department said today.
 
The Oriental magpie robin is a common resident bird in Hong Kong.
 
The department will continue to conduct inspections of poultry farms to ensure that proper precautions against avian influenza have been implemented.