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 From Hong Kong's Information Services Department
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March 9, 2007
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Health

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Bird tests positive for H5N1
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Agriculture, Fisheries & Conservation Department

A long-tailed shrike found dead in Hung Hom has been confirmed to be H5N1-positive, the Agriculture, Fisheries & Conservation Department says.

 

The bird was collected on Hung Lok Road March 3 by department staff.

 

People should avoid personal contact with wild birds and live poultry and clean their hands thoroughly after coming into contact with them.