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 From Hong Kong's Information Services Department
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January 26, 2007
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Prevention
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House crow tested for avian flu

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AFCD

Preliminary testing of a dead house crow found in Sham Shui Po has indicated a suspected case of H5 avian influenza, the Agriculture, Fisheries & Conservation Department says, adding it is doing more tests.

 

Department staff collected the bird at Yee Kok Court on January 22.

 

The department 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, it said.