Flu in zoo in Pakistan
February 27th, 2007
The Islamabad zoo (Pakistan) has confirmed the presence of the highly pathogenic H5N1 virus. A gift batch of peacocks is believed to be the initial source of infection. The Zoo has been closed for the moment, as after several deaths of ducks and geese it was discovered that the disease affecting the birds was avian influenza. Further birds were called immediately, while the entire premises has been fumigated. Other birds were administered water and oil-based vaccines against the virus. At the moment it is estimated that the zoo will reopen in March if no more cases of bird flu are found.