香港の沙田（シャティン）にある和輋街市（Wo Che Market）の鶏肉店で、環境サンプルからH9型鳥インフルエンザウイルスが検出され、消毒のため営業が停止された。同市場を訪れた2歳の男児がH9N2型に感染していたが、買い物客らに大きな動揺は見られない。
沙田の和輋街市で唯一の生きた鶏を扱う同店は、清掃のため火曜日の朝から営業を停止した。店主と従業員3人が生きた鶏のケージを洗浄し、値札を拭く作業を行う中、食物環境衛生署の職員が立ち会い監視した。近隣で食料品店を営む劉玉蘭さんは、人通りが普段より少ないと話す。劉さんは、仕事柄すでにマスク着用が義務付けられているため、特別な対策は講じていないと述べた。客足は減ったものの、多くの買い物客は不安を感じていない様子だった。
South Korea has confirmed a new case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5) at a duck farm in Jangsu County, North Jeolla Province, raising the seasonal total to 60. Authorities are controlling access to the farm, culling about 12,000 birds and conducting an investigation. A 24-hour standstill order has been issued for neighboring areas.
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Flu cases are rising in Hong Kong, particularly among children and the elderly, an expert warned on Saturday. Professor Ivan Hung Fan-ngai said waning immunity from vaccines is contributing to the increase. He urged high-risk groups to get vaccinated.
Hong Kong homebuyers have extended a sell-out streak, with strong demand pushing prices to a 22-month high. Agents expect sentiment to remain firm amid steady interest in new launches. All 88 units at New World Development and MTR Corporation's Pavilia Farm III in Sha Tin sold on Saturday.
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Cali's city hall launched food inspection operations led by the Health Secretariat to ensure safety during Holy Week. Over 50 technicians are checking supermarkets and markets, focusing on fish and seafood. Authorities will impose penalties for sanitary violations.