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SANTO DOMINGIO.- The Web site ThePoultrySite said today a case of “low pathogen” avian flu has been reported in the Dominican Republic, and reported to the World Animal Health Organization (OIE).

Repeated attempts to reach the head of the Agriculture Ministry’s livestock department, Dr. Ramon Quiñonez for a response were unsuccessful.

Dr. Elizabeth Gomez, the Public Health Ministry’s director for Epidemiology, said no cases of the disease in humans have been reported here or in this hemisphere.

The Web site ThePoultrySite said the Dominican Republic authorities have also instituted a program of screening, quarantine and disinfection to control the disease. “A total of 115 birds were affected in the outbreak at a live bird market and 15 birds were affected in a village in Higuey (east). All the birds have been slaughtered.”

 

 

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2 comment(s)
Written by: DaniDr, 3 Jan 2008 9:26 AM
From: Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo
This problem must be addressed and monitored by the health authorities. Too much noise about this issue on the international press could really hurt tourists coming to the DR.
Written by: joopjoop, 3 Jan 2008 9:55 AM
From: Dominican Republic, San Pedro de Macoris
Health authorities ??

Do we have them and if so aren't they on holiday ??

AND
if so are they able to read/write and also in different languages ..

OR
... continue by yourself

Really strange that just WE in the DR are not affected by the worldwide birdflu and other diseases

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