Say ah! Children undergo check-ups in district campaign against bird flu
By Victoria Fei |
April 27, 2013, Saturday
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MINHANG is taking all precautions regarding prevention and control of the H7N9 bird flu virus.
Hospitals in the district have established special teams since the outbreak of the flu strain. Emergency rooms have been set up to handle suspect cases and treat any infectious patients.
The Minhang Education Bureau has also urged schools and kindergartens to implement bird flu prevention measures. They include taking the temperature and checking other symptoms for all students entering schools. Check-ups for teachers have also been implemented.
Markets in Minhang have stopped trade in live poultry since April 6.
"I worry that vegetable prices will rise as a result," said Wang Yan, a local housewife. "I prefer cooking at home rather than going out to eat these days. It's safer."
Restaurants, especially those specializing in chicken dishes, report a drop in business, and customers who do go out to eat are ordering more vegetable and fish items on menus.
Officials at the local price bureau said they have seen no unseasonable change in raw food prices. The daily supply of all agricultural products can meet the needs of Minhang residents, they said.
Shen Hui, an expert in animal epidemic prevention at the Minhang Agriculture Commission, said that there is no need for public concern over food safety.
"Eggs and chickens sold in supermarkets have passed strict standards and are safe to eat," Shen said. "At the same time, there is no reason to be afraid of wild birds around the city. Just don't get too close to them."
People are being urged to maintain good indoor ventilation, wash hands frequently, keep up physical exercises and practice good nutrition as safeguards against bird flu.
Other tips include making sure food is well cooked and using household disinfectant in cleaning.
"If anyone has symptoms of acute respiratory tract infection, such as fever and cough - especially high fever and difficulty in breathing - the person should go to hospital as soon as possible and be sure to let the doctors know the details of any contact with sick birds," Shen said.
Hospitals in the district have established special teams since the outbreak of the flu strain. Emergency rooms have been set up to handle suspect cases and treat any infectious patients.
The Minhang Education Bureau has also urged schools and kindergartens to implement bird flu prevention measures. They include taking the temperature and checking other symptoms for all students entering schools. Check-ups for teachers have also been implemented.
Markets in Minhang have stopped trade in live poultry since April 6.
"I worry that vegetable prices will rise as a result," said Wang Yan, a local housewife. "I prefer cooking at home rather than going out to eat these days. It's safer."
Restaurants, especially those specializing in chicken dishes, report a drop in business, and customers who do go out to eat are ordering more vegetable and fish items on menus.
Officials at the local price bureau said they have seen no unseasonable change in raw food prices. The daily supply of all agricultural products can meet the needs of Minhang residents, they said.
Shen Hui, an expert in animal epidemic prevention at the Minhang Agriculture Commission, said that there is no need for public concern over food safety.
"Eggs and chickens sold in supermarkets have passed strict standards and are safe to eat," Shen said. "At the same time, there is no reason to be afraid of wild birds around the city. Just don't get too close to them."
People are being urged to maintain good indoor ventilation, wash hands frequently, keep up physical exercises and practice good nutrition as safeguards against bird flu.
Other tips include making sure food is well cooked and using household disinfectant in cleaning.
"If anyone has symptoms of acute respiratory tract infection, such as fever and cough - especially high fever and difficulty in breathing - the person should go to hospital as soon as possible and be sure to let the doctors know the details of any contact with sick birds," Shen said.
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