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Highly Pathogenic Avian Flu Detected
Access Restricted Until November 15
D-8 Deadline November 15 · Scheduled Date for Lifting Access Restrictions in Cheongmicheon Area
In short
Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in Cheongmicheon stream in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province.
The city has decided to restrict access to the area until November 15.
Quarantine measures will be strengthened for approximately 1.16 million poultry at nearby farms.
Key facts
| When | Highly pathogenic AI (H5N1 strain) was confirmed on November 3 from samples collected on October 26. |
|---|---|
| Where | Cheongmicheon stream area in Baekam-myeon, Cheoin-gu, Yongin, Gyeonggi Province. |
| Who | Yongin City has installed access control checkpoints at 2 locations near the detection site. |
| What | Outside persons and vehicles are banned from entering until November 15, and Baekam and Wonsam districts have been designated as surveillance areas. |
What it means for me
If you are planning to visit this area or fish there, access will be restricted until November 15.
Poultry farms in Baekam and Wonsam districts must undergo precision inspection when importing or exporting poultry.
