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Multiple BIRD FLU outbreaks across Europe, Russia and Asia force culling of 1 million birds
SS ^ | 11/15/21 | SS

Posted on 11/17/2021 3:30:54 PM PST by Roman_War_Criminal

Several outbreaks of severe bird flu in Europe and Asia have been reported in recent days to the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), in a sign the virus is spreading quickly again.

The spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly called bird flu, has put the poultry industry on alert after previous outbreaks led to the culling of tens of millions of birds. Outbreaks also often lead to trade restrictions.

It is attracting the attention too of epidemiologists as the virus can be transmitted to humans. China has reported 21 human infections with the H5N6 subtype of avian influenza so far this year, more than in the whole of 2020.

Bird flu in Asia South Korea reported an outbreak at a farm of around 770,000 poultry in Chungcheongbuk-do, the OIE said on Monday, citing a report from the South Korean authorities. All animals were slaughtered.

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TOPICS: Food; Government; Pets/Animals; Society
KEYWORDS: birdflu; europe; foodsupply; outbreak

1 posted on 11/17/2021 3:30:54 PM PST by Roman_War_Criminal
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To: Roman_War_Criminal

They plan to have us cold and starving by January. Biden’s ‘Dark Winter” is a coming!


2 posted on 11/17/2021 3:32:40 PM PST by CFW
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To: Roman_War_Criminal

Remember the avian flu scare of 2007?

Some of these viruses are viable in pigs as well as birds; and pigs are well-known for harboring human viruses.

There was talk at the time of gene transfer resulting in strains acquiring the ability to infect humans.

Paging Dr. Faux-Xi.


3 posted on 11/17/2021 3:33:55 PM PST by grey_whiskers (The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change with out notice.)
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To: Roman_War_Criminal

and contributing to the covid crisis


4 posted on 11/17/2021 3:38:23 PM PST by knarf (?<p>Little kids grow up to be adults that get into powerful positions and act out their thoughts.<pg)
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To: Roman_War_Criminal

"Wait, what?"


5 posted on 11/17/2021 4:29:54 PM PST by Jeff Chandler (THE ISSUE IS NEVER THE ISSUE. THE REVOLUTION IS THE ISSUE.)
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To: CFW

They can try.


6 posted on 11/17/2021 4:57:44 PM PST by metmom (...fixing our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith)
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To: Roman_War_Criminal

Another Plandemic. All part of the ugly reset.


7 posted on 11/17/2021 6:36:34 PM PST by Boomer (Leftism is a mental illness wrapped in a perverse ideology resulting in insanity. FJB)
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