Bird flu detected at Saitama Pref. chicken farm

Bird flu detected at Saitama Pref. chicken farm

SAITAMA, Japan - Photo taken on Aug. 18 shows a farm in Konosu, Saitama Prefecture, where chickens have tested positive for bird flu virus. Prefectural government said the virus detected is of the H5 variety but is considered to be of a weaker type because no mass deaths have occurred at the farm. (Kyodo)

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