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#Spain closes several #parks and #attractions due to #birdflu #outbreak (Xinhua)

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By G.M.



{Automatic translation from Chinese, edited}

[Xinhua News Agency Micro Special] Due to the outbreak of avian influenza in many places, the Andalusia Autonomous Region in southern Spain has temporarily closed a number of parks and other attractions in recent days, including two attractions included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, and the infected animals have been killed at relevant locations.

According to AFP, Seville City Hall announced on social media on the 11th that the Maria Luisa Park in the city center was closed due to the discovery of dead birds. The park will clean up the dead animals and disinfect them.

The city recently closed three other parks where dead birds were found, including a World Heritage site.

Catalina Garcia, an environmental official for the Andalusian autonomous region, said on social media that three outbreaks of avian influenza were detected in wild birds in Doñana National Park, a World Heritage site, and the affected birds were culled. The national park, located on the right bank of the Guadalquivir River where it meets the Atlantic Ocean, is known for its diverse ecosystems, with more than 500,000 waterfowl wintering there each year.

The Andalusian Autonomous Regional Government issued a statement on the 9th saying that after an outbreak of avian influenza on two farms in Huelva Province, relevant parties are taking measures to prevent the spread of the epidemic and have killed the infected poultry, but did not disclose the specific number.

Europe is currently experiencing a peak season for avian influenza, with outbreaks of the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza reported in countries including the United Kingdom, Germany, and Portugal.

According to the World Organization for Animal Health, migratory birds, particularly waterfowl, are natural reservoirs of avian influenza viruses, contributing to their widespread geographical spread. Avian influenza outbreaks are also a major public health concern. Previous outbreaks of avian influenza in poultry have been linked to sporadic cases of human infection. When an outbreak occurs, the typical response is to cull all affected birds, regardless of infection, to contain the virus. (End) (Qiao Ying)

Source: Xinhua, https://www.163.com/dy/article/K98N72NP05346RC6.html?spss=dy_author

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