South Korea confirms fourth case of dangerous strain of avian influenza

The authorities of the Republic of Korea have confirmed the fourth case of the dangerous strain of avian influenza H5N8 this year..

According to the newspaper, the virus was found in the droppings of wild ducks near the city of Icheon in the capital province of Gyeonggi. Also, at the moment, six possible cases of detection of a highly pathogenic strain of avian influenza are being tested..

In November 2016, the virus of a highly pathogenic strain spread massively among poultry. Over the next four months, 38 million birds were destroyed, causing food shortages and rising demand.