About highly pathogenic avian influenza concerning wild birds

On April 12, 5th year of Reiwa, the designated wild bird monitoring priority area (within a radius of 10 kilometers to cancel the outbreak area) was lifted due to the highly pathogenic avian influenza that occurred in Hino City and Sagamihara City, Kanagawa Prefecture. I was.
We will continue to collect information from the government and other sources, and strengthen our surveillance of wild birds.

Avian influenza is an influenza virus that is caused by the avian influenza virus and is mainly prevalent among birds. Influenza caused by influenza A virus infection in birds is collectively called avian influenza.
　
Among avian influenza viruses, there are viruses that are highly pathogenic to chickens and others that are weakly pathogenic. Among these, highland pathogenic avian influenza is an influenza caused by highly pathogenic viruses (types A/H5 and A/H7) that can cause serious systemic symptoms and mass deaths.
It is generally not thought to be contagious to humans, except in special cases such as close contact with infected birds.
No human infections have been confirmed in Japan to date.
Wild birds can die for a variety of reasons, including food shortages, changes in the environment, collisions with buildings, and attacks from enemies. Even if a wild bird dies, there is no need to immediately suspect avian influenza.

Wild birds die for a variety of reasons, including changes in the environment and lack of food. Even if a wild bird dies, it is thought that there is no need to immediately suspect bird flu. Especially from winter to early spring, it is not uncommon for many wild animals, not just wild birds, to die due to cold weather and lack of food.
For birds that have not been injured or decomposed and the cause of death is unknown, and that are believed to have died recently, please contact us from [Inquiries about avian influenza infection in "wild birds"].
Unless many wild birds are dying at once or continuously in the same place, do not touch the dead birds with your bare hands, put them in a plastic bag, seal it properly, and dispose of it as combustible garbage. can do.

Avian influenza viruses are not thought to infect humans, except when there is close contact with an infected bird.
In your daily life, if you wash your hands and gargle after coming into contact with bird excrement, etc., there is no need to worry too much.
Please remain calm.

Reference information

Wildlife Conservation and Management Section, Tama Environment Office, Tokyo Metropolitan Government Weekdays 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Phone: Weekdays 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Phone: 042-521-2948