AVIAN INFLUENZA (98): SOUTH KOREA (CHUNGCHEONGBUK-DO,
CHUNGCHEONGNAM-DO) HPAI, POULTRY
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Date: Sat 5 Apr 2025 20:38 KST
Source: Yonhap News Agency [edited]
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20250405002000320
South Korea has confirmed additional cases of highly pathogenic avian
influenza, raising the total number of infections for the current
season to 46, the government said Saturday [5 Apr 2025]. According to
the Central Disaster Management Headquarters, the latest outbreaks
were reported at poultry farms located in the central cities of
Cheongju and Asan.
In response, authorities have dispatched initial response teams to the
affected farms to control access, conduct culling operations and carry
out thorough epidemiological investigations. To prevent further spread
and ensure early detection of potential infections, the government is
conducting intensive inspections.