The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department of Hong
Kong said yesterday that a gray heron found in Lok Ma Chau was
confirmed to be H5N1 positive.
The carcass was found and collected on Feb 8 near San Sam Road,
Lok Ma Chau in the New Territories.
A department spokesman reminded people to observe good personal
hygiene and to avoid personal contact with wild birds or live
poultry.
(China Daily February 15, 2008)