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Hong Kong nature reserve samples test positive for ‘highly pathogenic’ bird flu virus
Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · St. Paul, MN
Marcus manages the day-to-day editorial workflow across all brands, coordinating coverage assignments and ensuring editorial standards are met. He previously served as city editor at the Pioneer Press and holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton College.
More from Marcus →Managing Editor · Friday, November 13, 2026 at 1:21 PM · 1 min read
Two environmental samples taken from Hong Kong’s Mai Po nature reserve have tested positive for the “highly pathogenic” H5 avian flu virus, the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) revealed on Friday.
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A department spokesman said that a research team from the University of Hong Kong’s School of Public Health had confirmed the positive tests on samples collected on Wednesday as part of regular surveillance.
“AFCD is closely monitoring the situation of the birds in the Mai Po...
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Local news from Meridan Report — Hong Kong
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Hong Kong
Section
Health
Published
Friday, November 13, 2026
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1 min
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