niman Posted February 9, 2023 Report Share Posted February 9, 2023 (edited) According to an official press release published on Tuesday, that body reported to the World Organization for Animal Health the detection of the virus in wild birds in the Havana Zoological Garden, in Plaza de la Revolucion municipality. https://www.plenglish.com/news/2023/02/07/cuba-reports-presence-of-bird-flu/ Edited February 9, 2023 by niman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niman Posted February 9, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2023 Havana, Feb 7 (Prensa Latina) The National Center for Animal Health (Cenasa), attached to the Cuban Ministry of Agriculture (MINAGRI) on Tuesday reported the presence of bird flu in wild birds in the country's capital. February 7, 2023 CST14:28 (GMT) -0500 Published by: Juan M. Garcia According to an official press release published on Tuesday, that body reported to the World Organization for Animal Health the detection of the virus in wild birds in the Havana Zoological Garden, in Plaza de la Revolucion municipality. Cenasa General Director Cristobal Arredondo added that the corresponding sanitary measures for containment have already been taken, including quarantine of the place and temporary closure of the Zoological Garden until the outbreak is controlled. In addition, he recommended immediately notifying the local official veterinary service of any mortality of farmed or wild birds. The evolution of this event will be reported systematically, he concluded. Bird flu, also known as avian influenza, is an infectious disease that mainly affects birds, but also humans, and it is caused by a virus from the Orthomyxoviridae family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niman Posted February 9, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2023 map update https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/1/edit?mid=1E2wqF61M_F0pc9zOvoEs075hbeDW_Lot&ll=23.107723586579063%2C-82.4012310661621&z=15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niman Posted February 9, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2023 OUTBREAK REFERENCE - START DATE 2023/02/04 END DATE - DETAILED CHARACTERISATION - FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION Ciudad de la Habana SECOND ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION Plaza de la Revolución THIRD ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION - EPIDEMIOLOGICAL UNIT Zoo LOCATION Jardín zoológico de La Habana Latitude, Longitude 23.1108 , -82.3972 (Approximate location) OUTBREAKS IN CLUSTER - MEASURING UNIT Animal AFFECTED POPULATION DESCRIPTION Chickens, common geese and sparrowhawks Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Killed and Disposed of Slaughtered/ Killed for commercial use Vaccinated Wildlife (species unspecified) (WILD) NEW 570 5 4 1 - - TOTAL 570 5 4 1 - - https://wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/4895?reportId=159207&fromPage=event-dashboard-url Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niman Posted February 9, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2023 map update https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/1/edit?mid=1E2wqF61M_F0pc9zOvoEs075hbeDW_Lot&ll=23.110417117116405%2C-82.3988415119171&z=17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niman Posted February 20, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2023 The zoological garden is composed of three zones: lake area, clinic area and aviary area. Only the lake area has been affected. The remaining population in the lake area has been culled and disinfection has been implemented. The unaffected areas are being monitored and biosecurity measures are being taken. The remaining susceptible population is not in the lake area. Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Killed and Disposed of Slaughtered/ Killed for commercial use Vaccinated Mallard (WILD) NEW 22 0 0 22 0 0 TOTAL 22 0 0 22 0 0 Eurasian Sparrowhawk (WILD) NEW 8 2 2 6 0 0 TOTAL 8 2 2 6 0 0 Birds (DOMESTIC) NEW 25 0 0 14 0 0 TOTAL 25 0 0 14 0 0 Greater Flamingo (WILD) NEW 22 0 0 22 0 0 TOTAL 22 0 0 22 0 0 Andean Condor (WILD) NEW 3 2 2 0 0 0 TOTAL 3 2 2 0 0 0 Common Guineafowl (WILD) NEW 13 0 0 13 0 0 TOTAL 13 0 0 13 0 0 Indian Peafowl (WILD) NEW 4 0 0 4 0 0 TOTAL 4 0 0 4 0 0 Ostrich (WILD) NEW 1 0 0 1 0 0 TOTAL 1 0 0 1 0 0 All species NEW 98 4 4 82 0 0 TOTAL 98 4 4 82 0 0 https://wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/4895?reportId=159380&fromPage=event-dashboard-url Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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