The Hong Kong Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department
said Tuesday that two Silver-eared Mesias found earlier were
confirmed to be H5N1 positive after a series of laboratory
tests.
The carcasses of the Silver-eared Mesias were collected by the
department staff on Feb. 7 at Boundary Street, Mong Kok.
A department spokesman reminded the public of observing good
personal hygiene.
"They should avoid personal contact with wild birds and live
poultry and clean their hands thoroughly after coming into contact
with them," he said.
(Xinhua News Agency February 14, 2007)