Japan: The lifting of movement restrictions related to highly pathogenic avian influenza, 7th case in Hofu City, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Published 2024년 2월 19일

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Japan has lifted movement and export restrictions that were implemented following an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza at a poultry farm in Hofu City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. Despite the outbreak, authorities have assured that there is no risk to humans from consuming chicken or eggs. They have also urged the public and media to avoid on-site interviews to prevent further spread of the disease and disruption of epidemic prevention efforts.

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press release 1. Background and future plans (1) In response to the outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (the 7th case in Japan this season) on January 27, 2020, at a poultry farm in Hofu City, Yamaguchi Prefecture has implemented the Domestic Animal Infectious Disease Prevention Act. Based on this, we have established movement restriction areas (areas within a 3km radius of the affected farms) and export restriction areas (areas from 3km to 10km radius of the affected farms). (2) Yamaguchi Prefecture has established On January 7th, the export restrictions set for areas within a 3km to 10km radius of the infected farm were lifted. Movement restrictions were lifted as of midnight on Sunday, February 18, 2021 (24:00 on Saturday, February 17), 21 days after the day after. 2.Others (1) Under the current situation in Japan, we believe that there is no possibility of humans becoming infected with avian influenza virus by eating chicken, eggs, etc. ...

Source: Maff