Yesterday, 18 September, a team of technicians inspected a species on the island of Genowisa (EFE/Papua New Guinea)
Inspi found H5N1 bird flu in three birds. Visiting locations have been ordered closed. Environment authorities remind residents: “If you find a sick or dead bird, do not touch or pick it up.” Learn more.
Three of the five samples examined in the Islands Galapagos Islands Test result is positive H5N1 Avian Influenzaconfirming the diagnosis after sending the collected material to the National Public Health Institute (Inspi) in Guayaquil.
The agency reported the news on Tuesday Galapagos National Park (DPNG) while examining the status of recently deceased birds on several islands in the Galapagos Islands.
He noted that the technical teams of DPNG and the Galapagos Agency for Biosecurity and Quarantine Control and Regulation (ABG) are committed to Sampling and laboratory analysis to determine the cause of death of the animal.
The archipelago’s national environmental authorities have launched Biosafety Protocol to reduce the risk of virus transmission.
Among the first operations, Close visiting location Where affected birds have been found: Genovese and Punta Piete (San Cristobal, the easternmost island of the archipelago) and preventive Punta Suarez and Punta Ceballos (Spanish Island).
Additionally, a circular has been issued to travel agencies to strengthen Disinfection of footwear and clothing When embarking and disembarking at other land-based excursion locations, outdoor public areas and the tender used for passenger disembarkation will be continuously disinfected.
DPNG and ABG continuously monitor habitats and areas nesting bird populations Endemic species such as penguins and Galapagos cormorants, multiple teams were deployed to other parts of the archipelago today to assess the situation.
Ministry of Environment strengthens monitoring and issues statement
Naturalist guides and tour operators have been asked Strengthen observation and surveillance animal behavior and report it immediately to the established emergency hotline.
The Minister of Environment, Water and Ecological Transition said: “The National Portfolio deeply regrets the arrival of this virus in the Galapagos”. Jose Antonio Davalos.
He added that they have mobilized all resources and experts to implement the measures, Reduce impact on the Galapagos ecosystemconsidered unique in the world.
«However, we issue an urgent appeal to the population: If you find a sick or dead bird, do not touch or pick it up.«, he warned.
Papua New Guinea reports that arrangements have been made Professional team collects dead birds And carry out corresponding final disposal in accordance with the protocol to prevent the spread of the virus.
Previously, farms were affected and girls were infected
A few months ago, Avian Influenza Poultry farms in Ecuador on the African continent have been devastated, with multiple outbreaks causing at least 1.2 million birds killed or slaughteredApart from one girl being infected, this is one of the few human cases recorded in the area.
So far, the virus has also been found in Dead bird found on mainland coast In previous months, without authorities providing data on impacts and impacts on wildlife, Peru and Chile Thousands of marine specimens and migratory birds died in previous months. (Efe)