Avian Flu Emergency Declared in Minas Gerais After First Case

Minas Gerais Declares State of Emergency After First Avian Flu Case Confirmed Avian influenza has been confirmed in Minas Gerais, Brazil, prompting the state government to declare a state of emergency. The first confirmed case was detected in a black swan in Mateus Leme, a city in the metropolitan area of Belo Horizonte. Nash Castro, a reporter for SBT News, reported from Belo Horizonte that while the initial case was in an ornamental bird, not raised for consumption, other cases are under investigation. The Mateus Leme mayor's office stated there is no reason for public panic and that all necessary measures are being rigorously implemented. The swift action by the government highlights the seriousness of the situation and the proactive approach to preventing further spread of the virus. This underscores the importance of ongoing monitoring and rapid response to prevent wider outbreaks.