Every effort is being implemented to prevent the continuous spread of the A/H5N1 virus in the two provinces of Ca Mau and Ha Tinh’s flocks, after thousands of affected birds have been culled.

Thousands of chickens confirmed to have died of bird flu H5N1 virus in Kabupaten (regency) Kapuas. A total of 6615 chickens died in 7 sub-districts: in kecamatan Basarang 3909, in Selat 360, in Petak 953, in Kapuas Hilir 422, in Kapuas timur 255, in Kapuas Murung 500, and in Kapuas Kuala 16 chickens.

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health is investigating a case of influenza A (H9N2) infection - a mild form of avian influenza - involving a 35-month-old girl.The girl, living in Sha Tin, developed symptoms of cough, fever, and runny nose in late November 2009. She was admitted to the Prince of Wales Hospital and was discharged on 11 Dec 2009. She has now recovered.

On 12 December 2009, avian influenza outbreaks were detected in 25 households in 03 villages of Thong Nong district, Cao Bang province. A total of 55 poultry were infected or dead.