Mainland chicken import ban unnecessary for HK right now: official

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Mainland chicken import ban unnecessary for HK right now: official

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There is no need to ban all chicken imports from Guangdong province as there is no evidence the birds have been infected with avian influenza, said the deputy secretary for health, welfare and food of the Hong Kong government, Eddy Chan, on Wednesday.

At a press conference, Chan said that no signs of abnormality have been detected in mainland poultry imports so far and the Hong Kong government has already stepped up quarantine and random checks.

The notification mechanism of poultry diseases between Hong Kong and the mainland has been enhanced, he added.

He said that from Jan. 15, all chickens from the mainland will be vaccinated against the disease. As all poultry is from approved farms, a higher degree of quality can be maintained.

"However, we must remain vigilant," he said.

According to Chan, the government departments will further enhance preventive measures. And he urged poultry stall operators to comply with hygiene requirements to guard against avian flu.

Source: Xinhua

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