The provincial government is conducting a round-the-clock monitoring of high risk areas for migratory birds in Negros Oriental.

Solomon Cadiz, officer-in-charge of the Provincial Veterinary Office, reported to Gov. Roel Degamo yesterday that this is part of efforts to keep the province and the whole country free from avian influenza, in the wake of reports the Asian countries, even Egypt, already have cases of the disease.

There are at least seven high-risk areas for migratory birds in the province, Siaton, Tanjay, Bais, Bindoy, Mabinay, Ayungon and Canlaon City.

Cadiz said samples are regularly taken for laboratory examination, to ensure that Negros Oriental will be avian influenza-free.*JG

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