In Russia, the epidemic has increased the threat of avian influenza

16:56 April 6,

The threat of penetration of bird flu into the territory of Russia this spring is regarded as serious.
"At present epizootic situation on bird flu in Russia is regarded as serious. The spring migration of birds may lead to a drift of influenza viruses A (H5N1) in the territory of the Russian Federation", - said Rospotrebnadzor received in Interfax on Monday.

"In order to prevent the spread of bird flu virus in the country carried out to monitor the epizootic influenza in wild birds, which are implemented by bodies and agencies Rospotrebnadzor, Россельхознадзора, EMERCOM of Russia and the traffic police MVD of Russia", - reported in Rospotrebnadzor.
In Office, noted that while cases of bird flu transmission from person to person not registered, writes Vesti.ru. "In order to avoid a possible supply and distribution in the territory of the Russian Federation highly pathogenic virus of birds flu Rospotrebnazdor introducing an enhanced regime for passengers arriving from countries where the disease have been recorded of people," - reported in Rospotrebnadzor.
In just the past few years, according to the World Health Organization, the incidence of human bird flu was registered in 15 countries around the world. The total number of confirmed cases of bird flu among humans has reached 413, of them 256 cases registered by death.