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Chile's National Service for Disaster Prevention and Response (Senapred) has declared a preventive early alert in the Araucanía Region after detecting highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in backyard birds in Reinaco commune. The measure addresses a zoosanitary risk reported by the Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG), amid a national emergency. The virus has now reached five regions.

March 18, 2026 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

Chile's Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG) detected a highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza case in backyard birds in Bollenar sector, Melipilla commune, Metropolitan Region. The virus was lab-confirmed after reports of domestic bird deaths. The country retains its sanitary status free of the disease in commercial flocks.