Avian Influenza H5N8 — Saudi Arabia
The infectious bird flu disease (H5N8) has spread to 2 new governorates in the province of Riyadh in Saudi Arabia. New cases of the avian influenza were discovered at Al-Quaiya and Dharma.
The H5N8 disease was 1st discovered at Al-Aziziya Market before hitting the governorates of Al-Kharj and Huraimila.
The Ministry of the Environment, Water and Agriculture reported 8 new cases at a poultry project in Riyadh, which led to the culling of 85 627 birds. The authorities have also culled 1232
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