Press Release
March 27, 2007
- Nature & Parks
Announcement of the Results of Testing of Wild Birds for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Virus in February 2007
The Ministry of the Environment (MOE) has conducted testing of migratory birds for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus in 22 prefectures located west of the Kinki area, following a HPAI outbreak in January 2007. All samples taken in February were found to be negative for HPAI virus.