The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department of Hong
Kong said Thursday that a gray heron found in Lok Ma Chau was
confirmed to be H5N1 positive.
The bird carcass was found and collected on Feb. 8 near San
SamRoad, Lok Ma Chau in the New Territories. The Grey Heron is a
kind of water bird and common winter visitor to Hong Kong.
A department spokesman reminded people to observe good personal
hygiene saying that they should avoid personal contact with wild
birds or live poultry and clean their hands thoroughly after coming
into contact with them.
(Xinhua News Agency February 14, 2008)