H5N1 bird flu case in Guatemala, government declares health emergency

Published Feb 16, 2023

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Guatemala has declared a national emergency after H5N1 avian influenza was found in pelicans in Portland. The country is strengthening epidemiological surveillance and has a stockpile of 11.7 million and 11.5 million vaccines. Since 2012, Guatemala has prohibited the import of poultry and related by-products from countries affected by highly pathogenic avian influenza. The Minister of Economy will monitor the supply and price of poultry products to prevent speculation and stabilize the market.

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CCTV news on February 15th: On February 14th local time, the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food of Guatemala stated that after being diagnosed by the Guatemala National Laboratory and confirmed by the National Veterinary Services Laboratory of the United States Department of Agriculture, it was confirmed that it was in Barrio, Guatemala. Pelicans infected with H5N1 avian influenza were found in a community in Portland. At present, the country has strengthened epidemiological surveillance and declared a national health emergency. It is reported that since 2012, Guatemala has issued regulations prohibiting the import of poultry and related by-products from countries affected by highly pathogenic avian influenza. There are 11.7 ...

Source: China Farming