Authorities on high alert for avian flu

Health authorities are on high alert for cases of bird flu, after an outbreak in Cambodia killed six people.

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According to deputy government spokesman Anukul Pruksanusak, the Department of Disease Control has raised its alert level to stay abreast of the threat posed by the disease, noting its potential impact on public health, livestock and by extension, the economy.

“Avian influenza viruses, particularly subclade 2.3.2.1e of the H5N1 strain, remain of high concern due to their ability to cause major outbreaks,” Mr Anukul said.