Bird flu: from the province they advise to avoid circulation through ports

concerns continue A look at a sea lion killed by bird flu found on Mar del Plata beach. For this reason, the Health District 8 recommends avoiding “The movement of people or vehicles on the beach or in the affected area”.

They also said, “Keep your pets away when sea lions are present, Avoid contact with wild birds or surfaces that may be contaminated with bird secretions or droppings..

last Friday, National Produce Health and Quality Service (Senasa) Confirm circulation Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5

The substance has been found in sea lions in Mar del Plata.

Thereafter, the Port Authority and County restricts access to South Breakwater They guard the place to prevent people from approaching the animals.

Related to this, Juan Lorenzani, president of the protectionist group Fauna Marina talk to mar del plata And an overview of the virus situation in the city.

“After the demolition work dead animalsthe entire port area on Friday, According to their count, there are 11 in La Lobería and four or five in other parts of the port..only Last Sunday, an animal was found dead in the La Banquina area then about South Breakwater, some specimens are symptomatic

Like head shaking, but no more deaths recorded,” he said at the Fauna Marina.

“Closing the breakwaters is mainly about avoiding possible contagion so people don’t get close. That’s why we put the same emphasis on the beach. It is not known whether it can be transmitted to humans, so precautions must be taken. “indicating the designation of a protectionist organization.

“It is advised not to approach animals, don’t get closer than 15 meters, don’t bring pets, and don’t panic, just keep your distance from animals.Because animals that die on the beach don’t infect city dwellers, only it spreads by contact. In other words, for those walking on the beach, the most important thing is to take precautions,” concludes Lorenzani.

So far, more than 40 sea lions have been found dead on the coast of Mar del Plata.