"In seven districts of the North Kazakhstan region ... from 9 to 16 September this year, the death of poultry of various species was registered," RIA Novosti quotes the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture of Kazakhstan.

It was found that the cause of death was highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).

The outbreak has been reported to the World Organization for Animal Health.

Earlier, clinical trials of a vaccine against coronavirus developed by Kazakhstani specialists started in Kazakhstan.