Spain detected bird flu

Spain lies on the migratory path of the birds from Africa. H5N1 virus has appeared in many European countries. The virus has killed more than 130 people since 2003, mainly in Asian countries.

Spanish Deputy Prime Minister Maria Teresa Fernandez de la Vega said the case of bird flu is completely limited to the veterinary field and does not affect human health,

"I want to make it clear that people should not worry or change in everyday life."

Prevention measures

A specimen from a dead diving bird found in the lagoon near Lake Salburua, Vitoria city, was sent for analysis on Thursday. The Ministry of Agriculture has cranked up a 3km diameter area around the place where the bird's body was found to be isolated.

Spanish officials from last year warned that sooner or later bird flu will invade the country because Spain is located on the migratory path of the birds from Africa.

A number of precautionary measures have been taken, such as the prohibition of raising poultry outside in areas near the landing of birds.

Almost all cases of people infected with H5N1 are caused by direct contact with sick birds or chickens.

But the big concern now is that the virus can be transformed into a human-to-human form of infection, causing a global pandemic.