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Oriental Magpie Robin tested H5N1 positive in HK

(Xinhua)
Updated: 2010-01-04 14:57
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HONG KONG: The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department of Hong Kong said on Monday that an Oriental Magpie Robin, a common resident bird in the city, found in a park in the New Territories, was confirmed H5N1 positive.

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The bird carcass was found and collected on December 29 near the Hok Tau Management Center in Pat Sin Leng Country Park. It was confirmed to have contracted H5N1 virus after a series of laboratory tests.

A department spokesman reminded people to avoid personal contact with wild birds or live poultry and clean their hands thoroughly after coming into contact with them.
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