A chicken was found dead on the 18th at a poultry farm in Awa City, Tokushima Prefecture, and as a result of genetic testing, "H5 type" avian influenza virus was detected.
This is the first time that an infection has been confirmed at a poultry farm in Tokushima Prefecture, and the prefecture is proceeding with the disposal of approximately 10,000 chickens at this poultry farm.
According to Tokushima Prefecture, on the 18th, an official at a poultry farm in Awa City reported that about 60 chickens were dead.
A simple test conducted by the prefecture gave a positive reaction for bird flu, and as a result of further genetic testing, "H5 type" bird flu virus suspected of being highly pathogenic was detected.
This is the first confirmation of infection at a poultry farm in Tokushima Prefecture.
In response to this, Tokushima Prefecture held a crisis management meeting from 2:00 am on the 19th, and at this poultry farm, about 10,000 chickens raised by 85 prefecture employees are being disposed of, and a radius of 3 It was reported that the area within a kilometer was designated as a "restricted movement area" that prohibits the movement of chickens and eggs, and the area within a radius of 10 km was designated as a "restricted export area" that prohibits shipping outside the area.
We also confirmed that six new disinfection points will be set up near the boundary of the restricted area to disinfect livestock-related vehicles.
Governor Iizumi instructed, "We have also conducted epidemic prevention exercises on the assumption of infection. I want all the offices to immediately prevent the spread and contain it."