Sea lions infected with bird flu: “It is not known whether it is infecting humans, precautions must be taken”

concerns continue Sea lion killed by bird flu found on Mar del Plata beach and more than 40 Necocia.

After the briefing, swab tests were performed on specimens living in it. Mar del Plata South Breakwater When the result is known, close when found Two cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5.

For 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.