(VOV) - There is still no suitable vaccine for avian flu caused by this virus branch
Groups of new influenza A/H5N1 virus in 2.3.2.1 branch (group C), was discovered in July so far, is highly virulent group, can cause rapid death, dead waterfowl, are at risk of spreading a large scale. According to information from the Department of Animal Health (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development), the current branch of this virus has been detected in several provinces in the north and central provinces; same time tends to spread southward .
Department of Animal Health (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development), said the new Group C virus entry into Vietnam and there is still no suitable vaccine for avian flu caused by this virus branch. Therefore, the risk of bird flu continue to arise in the near future is very high. According to Nguyen Xuan Binh, Director of Animal Health Region 6, Ho Chi Minh City, with the bird flu virus changes branch new 2.3.2.1 (Group C), if there are no measures to prevent the risk of transmission spread of avian influenza in the southern provinces is very high.
Implementation of the power of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development to suspend the transportation of live poultry from the north to the south, veterinary Region 6 has directed the units to strengthen coordination with relevant departments to strengthen inspection the gateway to Ho Chi Minh City, reviewed the poultry trade market, especially the market warts bounded by the wards in the area.
Mr. Nguyen Xuan Binh said: "In fact the new branch modified virus with highly pathogenic avian influenza risk spreads in the Mekong Delta and the South as in the current epidemic has spread to the central region. If the virus appears in the Mekong Delta, the risk of an outbreak in the south is very large. So the current solution is to halt and prevent the transport of live poultry from the North to the South, and to implement comprehensive and drastic measures ". http://vov.vn/Xa-hoi/Virus-cum-gia-cam-nhanh-moi-co-the-lay-lan-tren-dien-rong/225843.vov
