Warning strange virus in Thailand

Representatives of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Bangkok warned tests showed that the outbreak of avian influenza virus in Thai provinces borders Laos, along the Mekong River, is a strange virus, which has not previously appeared in Thailand.

According to FAO representatives, this virus spreads from areas infected with bird flu in southern China. FAO Chief Representative in Thailand, Mr. He Changchui, warned of the situation of trade in live poultry in the border areas of Southeast Asia and East Asia carrying the risk of infection between countries and making export. Show strange viruses.

FAO recommends that countries should strengthen their control of the epidemic and prevent illegal trade in live poultry across borders.