North Korea issues guidelines to prevent spread of bird flu



News North Korea issues guidelines to prevent spread of bird flu State media remains silent on recently reported deaths from H7N9 avian flu in China, however JH Ahn December 29, 2016 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Pixnio.com The North Korean government is increasingly concerned over the growing avian influenza (also known as bird flu) epidemic in East Asia, state-run media indicated on Thursday. But preventive methods issued by media remain primitive, suggesting that an outbreak of H7N9 avian flu - which has a 40 percent fatality rate - in the country could have a disastrous effect. The North Korean government is increasingly concerned over the growing avian influenza (also known as bird flu) epidemic in East Asia, state-run media indicated on Thursday. But preventive methods issued by media remain primitive, suggesting that an outbreak of H7N9 avian flu - which has a 40 percent fatality rate - in the country could have a disastrous effect. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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North Korea issues guidelines to prevent spread of bird flu

State media remains silent on recently reported deaths from H7N9 avian flu in China, however

JH Ahn December 29, 2016

North Korea issues guidelines to prevent spread of bird flu

The North Korean government is increasingly concerned over the growing avian influenza (also known as bird flu) epidemic in East Asia, state-run media indicated on Thursday.

But preventive methods issued by media remain primitive, suggesting that an outbreak of H7N9 avian flu - which has a 40 percent fatality rate - in the country could have a disastrous effect.

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