Caution advised for Sabah's poultry farmers after one bird flu case reported near KK

KOTA KINABALU: After the detection of bird flu virus in Tuaran near here, the public, especially poultry farmers, are advised to take precautions.

Sabah Agriculture and Food Industries Minister Junz Wong said although there was only one positive case detected from a dead chicken on July 31, it was best to take measures to prevent the virus from spreading (to other chickens) or even infecting humans.