continue Bird flu cases on the rise in Rionegro coast.Ministry of Environment continues permanent monitoring task The situation and work were carried out in a clear manner with national and provincial and municipal organizations.
Against this background, The crisis committee is chaired by Environment Minister Dina Migani. The meeting brought together authorities and technical staff from different organizations, including the Ministry of Health, SENASA, the affected cities, the Rio Negro Police Department and the Argentine Navy Ministry.
In addition, various issues related to managing this emergency, such as available resources and the capacity of each agency to contribute to the response, are discussed. Proper allocation of tools and resources is a top priority to ensure effective operations. Likewise, experts from the National University of Rio Negro (UNRN) conducted training for those responsible for monitoring, focusing on the use of secure elements.
The option to bury the sea lions where feasible was also approved under the protocols established by the federal Stranding Network. The measure is aimed at preventing the spread of disease and protecting coastal ecosystems. It also analyzed that a pilot incineration test will be carried out, that is, in addition to landfill disposal, it is announced that the pilot incineration test will be coordinated by the Viedma Fire Department and the civil defense department of the province. The initiative aims to assess feasibility in terms of cost, logistics and effectiveness.
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