Korea reports 29th case of highly pathogenic avian influenza
An official disinfects vehicles near a farm in Yeoju, Gyeonggi Province, Jan. 6. Yonhap
Korea reported another case of highly pathogenic avian influenza at a duck farm in the central region, raising the total cases to 29 for the season, authorities said.
The new case was detected at a poultry farm in Jincheon, North Chungcheong Province, according to the central disaster management headquarters for AI outbreaks.
Authorities said they are monitoring some 32 duck farms located within the quarantine area of the infected farm to prevent further spread. (Yonhap)