Avian flu no longer found in 2 provinces - Society

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March, 19 2013 08:42:33

Avian flu no longer found in 2 provinces

TAY NINH (VNS)— Two communes in the southern province of Tay Ninh, Binh Minh and Ben Cau, have seen no new cases of avian flu for three weeks.

Provincial authorities are taking measures to contain the epidemic in the two remaining communes, Long Giang and Loi Thuan.

According to Nguyen Van May, head of the provincial animal health department, 12,700 local houses, 24 abattoirs, 60 markets and 65 public places have been sterilised. — VNS

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