Topic: Avian Influenza
Cayman’s bird flu outbreak contained, but surveillance continues
Dr. Tiffany Chisholm described the current status of the H5N1 avian flu outbreak that took place during November and December last year.
Bird flu strain in Cayman said to be highly contagious
Local farmers are being warned that the current strain of avian flu identified in Cayman is both highly contagious and often fatal for domestic birds.
Avian flu in Cayman: The risk to pets and other animals
The Department of Agriculture is urging all pet owners, farmers and backyard flock keepers across Cayman to closely monitor their animals for signs of illness, following the confirmation of avian flu in West Bay.
Bird flu in Cayman: What’s the risk to people?
The detection of avian influenza in birds in Cayman has prompted reassurances from health officials that the public faces a low risk of contracting the disease.
Test results confirm euthanised poultry were bird flu free
The Department of Agriculture has said no avian influenza has been found in samples taken from five birds in a local poultry flock that was euthanised after suspected cases were detected in preliminary rapid antigen tests.
5 possible cases of bird flu detected in local chicken flock
Five possible positive cases of bird flu have been detected in a local poultry flock in Grand Cayman, the Department of Agriculture has confirmed.
