People warned to keep away from carcases of dead fowls

BANGKOK: -- People should not keep close to carcases of dead fowls without wearing hygienic masks, Deputy Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul warned here on Friday.

People should keep away from carcases of dead fowls, and immediately report to local officials or public health volunteers if they come across dead poultry, Mr. Anutin said.

"In case that anyone has to keep close to live or dead poultry, they must always wear rubber gloves and hygienic masks to protect themselves from avian flu," Mr. Anutin suggested.

The minister also asked local media to publicize proper approaches on preventing avian flu and coping with suspected cases.

--TNA 2005-11-18

Who do you report to for anything like this or people in residential areas keeping free range fowl?

Who do you report to for anything like this or people in residential areas keeping free range fowl?

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What about pigeons? I have several that like to frequent my balcony. How about we got some information?

Has anyone heard if bird droppings are part of the health risk?

What about if it's not dead but only resting.

Has anyone heard if bird droppings are part of the health risk?

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Yes, avoid bird droppings at all cost. The droppings are THE major source of speading of the flu. Specially breathing the dust from such droppings, as it is airborn, full of bacteria and carry the flu.

Edited November 19, 200520 yr by ASIC

What about if it's not dead but only resting.

That would be a parrot ( Norwegian Blue ) not a chicken

it seems I might have to find something else to do on a Sunday afternoon

Has anyone heard if bird droppings are part of the health risk?

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Yes, avoid bird droppings at all cost. The droppings are THE major source of speading of the flu. Specially breathing the dust from such droppings, as it is airborn, full of bacteria and carry the flu.

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