Warning for a new pandemic of bird flu in Vietnam

Yesterday, Monday, August 29, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) warned of a new strain of H5N1 avian influenza virus that has emerged in Vietnam and China and will likely drag on. a serious outbreak.

The Rome-based organization said it was concerned about a new virus variant appearing in Vietnam and China that could avoid current vaccinations. This new virus is known as H5N1 - 2.3.2.1 .

Spray disinfectants to disinfect a poultry trading area. (Photo: VNA)

According to FAO, the virus is likely to spread throughout Asia due to the spread of wild migratory birds.

FAO called for an increased ability to respond and closely monitor for a very easy outbreak of this virus, the virus has developed into a serious epidemic in 2009.

The World Health Organization of the UN said that 565 people were infected with bird flu since the first H5N1 strain appeared and 331 of them died.

The most recent death occurred in Cambodia this month, the 8th flu infection this year and all 8 died, according to FAO. In addition, the areas infected with recent bird flu include Bulgaria, Israel, Mongolia, Nepal, Palestinian Territories and Romania.

'This is not the time to be complacent. No one is allowed to be caught off-guard against H5N1 , 'said Juan Lubroth, FAO veterinary director.