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Austria's Nationwide Avian Flu Response

Austria declares a nationwide avian flu high-risk zone following an outbreak, implementing strict measures and enlisting military aid.

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Susanne Rosenkranz

What role is the Austrian army playing in response to the outbreak?: The Austrian army is assisting in the removal of dead animals and decontamination of trucks and containers in Amstetten. A 3km protection zone and a 10km surveillance zone have been established around affected farms.
What prompted Austria to declare a nationwide avian flu high-risk zone?: Austria has declared its entire country a high-risk zone for avian flu following an outbreak in Amstetten that resulted in the culling of 18,000 birds. Stricter safety measures are in effect, including military assistance in cleanup efforts.
What restrictions have been implemented to prevent the spread of the virus?: Feeding animals outdoors is banned across Austria, and contact between poultry and wild birds must be prevented. This measure is intended to curb the spread of the highly contagious avian flu virus.
What warnings have been issued by European health organizations regarding avian flu?: While human transmission remains rare, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control and the European Food Safety Authority have urged increased vigilance due to the potential for increased avian flu cases after the summer bird migrations.
How did the initial avian flu infections in Austria begin, and what is the nature of the virus?: The initial infections in Austria are still under investigation, although the first cases appeared in wild and domestic birds around the time of devastating floods in Lower Austria. The virus is highly contagious and can kill entire flocks.

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