Chisinau declares emergency due to bird flu

Chisinau declares emergency due to bird flu

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A state of emergency has been declared in Moldova's capital due to an outbreak of bird flu, and citizens are advised to keep poultry away from water bodies after 65 dead swans were found.

An emergency situation has been declared in the capital of Moldova due to an outbreak of bird flu, NewsMaker.md reports, UNN writes.

Details

According to the Chisinau city authorities, an emergency situation has been declared in the city due to the outbreak of bird flu.

"An emergency situation has been declared in Chisinau municipality due to an outbreak of bird flu in swans in Lake Gidighici," the statement reads.

Citizens were urged to limit the access of poultry to meadows, lakes, rivers and other open water bodies.

Addendum

On Wednesday, December 20, environmental inspectors found 65 dead swans on the banks of the Reut River near the village of Lunga, Floresti district. According to preliminary data, the bird flu could have caused the deaths.