Preliminary testing of two birds has indicated suspected cases of H5 avian
influenza, a spokesman for the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation
Department said Thursday.
According to the spokesman, further confirmatory tests were being conducted.
The carcass of a Chestnut Munia was collected by the department staff in the
vicinity of St. Teresa's Hospital at Prince Edward Road West in Kowloon City
following a public referral on Feb. 18.
The other case involved a Scaly-breasted Munia was collected at the junction
of Sing Woo Road and Wong Nai Chung Roadin Happy Valley on Feb. 19.
Members of public are reminded to observe good personal hygiene.
"They should avoid personal contact with wild birds and live poultry and wash
their hands thoroughly after coming into contact with them," the spokesman said.