Tuesday, October 25, 2011

China AQSIQ to Check Indonesians Entering their Country for #H5N1 #Birdflu #Avian Influenza

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AQSIQ actively respond to the Indonesian people infected with highly pathogenic avian flu

China Quality News Network 2011-10-25 15:44:09
China quality inspection Reuters The World Health Organization report on October 10, Indonesia confirmed case of human infection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) deaths.

AQSIQ has issued a public notice, take active measures introduced to combat the epidemic closely.

Firstly, it requires agencies to strengthen inspection and quarantine directly under the Indonesian officers from the temperature detection, medical inspection, etc., of declaration or on-site inspection found to have fever, cough, headache, general malaise and other symptoms, must be careful investigation, the discovery of people infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza or suspected, and they should be taken according to prescribed procedures and timely medical intervention.

Second, requiring inspection and quarantine agencies directly under the display port to use, broadcast and distribution of brochures and other means to inform the passengers information about the epidemic and disease prevention knowledge, enhance awareness of disease prevention immigration officers.

Third, warning of personnel to Indonesia suggestions. To avoid contact with people infected with highly pathogenic avian flu, infected poultry and their feces or dust contaminated with feces, soil; avoid the use of raw or undercooked poultry; point in the outbreak, poultry breeding, sale , slaughtering, processing establishments must wear masks and gloves to take protective measures; wash hands; to human infection of highly pathogenic avian influenza virus could contaminate the area, items disinfected.

Quality inspection departments will continue to closely follow the epidemic dynamics, to take a scientific and effective measures to prevent and control the epidemic passed, to protect our people's health and safety.

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