30 December 2010
A suspected case of avian influenza has been reported from a chicken farm in a southeastern region of the country, raising concerns over a fresh outbreak of avian influenza.
The ministry said a chicken farm in Iksan, North Jeolla Province, reported a suspected case of avian influenza late Wednesday. Another 2 suspected cases were reported from:
- A duck farm in Cheonan (about 90 km south of Seoul), South Chungcheong Province.
- Haenam, 430 km south of Seoul, 20 spectacled teal ducks were found dead.
Health officials are testing samples from both farms.
Three confirmed cases of avian influenza from wild migratory birds have been reported this year.