Disease

Zika Virus - China

The Chinese National Health and Family Planning Commission and Health and Family Planning Commission of Guangdong Province reported its 22nd imported case of Zika Virus infection today.

Bird Flu in Ontario, Canada

Preliminary testing by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed the presence of H5 avian influenza on a duck farm near St. Catharines, Ontario as a low pathogenic subtype.

Aan Avian Influenza Control Zone has been established in Ontario to control the movement of animals, products and equipment in the area to minimize disease spread.

The boundary of the Avian Influenza Control Zone covers a 3km radius from the single premises confirmed to be infected with avian influenza, located near St. Catharines, Ontario. All premises located within this zone will be placed under quarantine; however, only the initial infected premises has confirmed positive for avian influenza. The Agency is monitoring all premises within the zone for any signs of disease.

Avian influenza does not pose a risk to food safety when poultry and poultry products are properly handled and cooked and rarely affects humans.