Japan Faces the Twentieth Episode of Avian Influenza This Season

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Japan's health authorities reported a new case of highly pathogenic avian influenza, marking the 20th outbreak this season. The virus was confirmed in a poultry facility in Iwate, highlighting the ongoing need for robust containment measures.

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2026-02-28 01:19:21

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Japanese health authorities have reported a new case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in recent hours. The finding marks the 20th confirmed outbreak in the country during this seasonal cycle, indicating the virus’s persistence in local farms.

Virus Confirmed at Iwate Poultry Facility

Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries announced on February 21 the detection of the virus at a poultry farm in Iwate Prefecture. Farm operators notified local authorities on February 20 about the progressive death of birds observed in recent days. Site inspections and subsequent genetic analyses confirmed the presence of the highly virulent pathogen in the affected birds, confirming an avian influenza diagnosis.

Magnitude of the Seasonal Crisis

This twentieth outbreak reflects the severity of the current avian influenza cycle in Japan, according to data compiled by specialized platforms like Jin10. The recurrence of the virus across different prefectures underscores the need for robust containment measures in the poultry sector to limit the spread of this high-risk avian influenza strain.

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