South Korean: avian influenza cases

Amid mounting concerns over the increasing spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI) in South Korea, the poultry industry faces a serious challenge. The number of confirmed cases of H5 AI infection in poultry farms has surged to 20, prompting swift action from authorities to curb the outbreak and safeguard the poultry sector. In response to the escalating crisis, authorities have mobilized an initial response team to the affected farms in Buan. They have initiated critical quarantine measures to contain the outbreak, including cordoning off the affected farms, conducting an epidemiologic study, and culling affected chickens. The goal is to prevent further spread of the virus among poultry populations.