Japanese collection information on the first human case of H5N8 influenza

Tokyo, February 22 (Jiji Press) – Japanese government collects information on first case of subtype H5N8, highly pathogenic avian influenza virus, transmitted from chickens to humans, confirmed in Russia, Cabinet Secretary Katsunobu said Kato Monday.

“Although the disease is believed to have occurred on a limited scale, we will work closely with the governments of other countries and the World Health Organization so that we can collect and make related information available to the general public. appropriate, “Kato, Japan ‘s chief government spokesman, said at a news conference.

The H5N8 subtype virus was found in chickens in Japan.

“We have been urging workers at chicken farms and those involved in epidemic control work to take drastic measures to prevent the virus from spreading,” he said. Kato. “No human disease has been diagnosed in Japan.”

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