DOH: No case of poultry-to-human infection yet

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO— The Department of Health (DOH) said there is no case yet of poultry-to-human contamination with regards to the Avian Influenza Type A Subtype H5 that has killed tens of thousands of chickens in San Luis town.

Currently, the avian flu virus is not yet highly pathogenic or deadly, as there are still no reported cases of human infection, although the World Health Organization said that human infection is primarily acquired through direct contact with infected animals.

But the DOH here cautioned that residents should not go near infected farms or handle birds from areas that have been infected by Avian Influenza.

Earlier, Health Assistant Secretary Eric Tayag said human contraction of the virus is rare as only those who handle infected birds may be suscept i bl e.

But the DOH is asking residents near the infected areas to seek medical attention if they experience flu symptoms for more than 3 days.

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The regional awardees will automatically be Central Luzon’s bets to the national Gawad Parangal, whose winners will be announced soon. (CLJD/ MJLS-PIA 3)