Bird flu has been detected in France. In the statement made by the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH), it was reported that the highly contagious H5N1 bird flu was detected in red foxes near Paris, the capital of France.
‘WORRYING’
In the report that WOAH based on the French authorities, it was stated that 3 foxes were found dead in a nature reserve in Meaux near the area where the dead seagulls were found, and bird flu was found in the samples taken from the foxes.
The World Health Organization (WHO) drew attention to the increase in bird flu cases last month, describing the increase in cases as “alarming.” WHO is reviewing its global risk assessment in light of recent developments in bird flu, including cases of human transmission in Cambodia.
Bird flu was also detected in mink in Spain, foxes and otters in England, sea lions in Peru and grizzly bears in the USA, killing more than 200 million birds worldwide. (UAV)