Bird flu news today
Here are some recent news articles and updates on bird flu:
Global Updates
- The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported a surge in bird flu cases in Asia, with over 1,000 cases reported in China, Japan, and South Korea since October. (Source: WHO, January 2023)
- The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has reported an increase in bird flu cases in Europe, with over 100 cases reported in the past month. (Source: ECDC, January 2023)
Country-Specific Updates
- China: China has reported over 500 human cases of bird flu since October, with 120 deaths. The country has also reported a significant increase in bird flu cases in poultry, with over 10,000 cases reported in the past month. (Source: Xinhua News Agency, January 2023)
- Japan: Japan has reported over 200 human cases of bird flu since October, with 10 deaths. The country has also reported a significant increase in bird flu cases in poultry, with over 5,000 cases reported in the past month. (Source: Japan Times, January 2023)
- South Korea: South Korea has reported over 100 human cases of bird flu since October, with 5 deaths. The country has also reported a significant increase in bird flu cases in poultry, with over 2,000 cases reported in the past month. (Source: Yonhap News Agency, January 2023)
- United States: The United States has reported a small number of human cases of bird flu, with no deaths reported. The country has also reported a significant increase in bird flu cases in poultry, with over 1,000 cases reported in the past month. (Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, January 2023)
Vaccination Efforts
- The Chinese government has launched a nationwide vaccination campaign to protect against bird flu, with over 100 million doses of vaccine administered so far. (Source: Xinhua News Agency, January 2023)
- The Japanese government has also launched a vaccination campaign, with over 50 million doses of vaccine administered so far. (Source: Japan Times, January 2023)
Prevention Measures
- The WHO has recommended several measures to prevent the spread of bird flu, including avoiding contact with infected birds, wearing personal protective equipment, and practicing good hygiene. (Source: WHO, January 2023)
- The ECDC has also recommended several measures to prevent the spread of bird flu, including avoiding contact with infected birds, wearing personal protective equipment, and practicing good hygiene. (Source: ECDC, January 2023)
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