Avian Influenza Strikes Romanian Poultry

Romania has experienced a bird flu outbreak in backyard poultry in Mihail Kogalniceanu. The avian influenza virus led to the death of four birds in a flock of 47, as confirmed by the World Organisation for Animal Health. This is part of Europe's seasonal upturn in the disease.

An outbreak of avian influenza has been reported in Romania, specifically impacting poultry, the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) announced on Tuesday. The continent is witnessing a seasonal surge in this deadly virus, often referred to as bird flu.

The virus was identified in a group of 47 backyard poultry located in the eastern village of Mihail Kogalniceanu. Of these, four birds succumbed to the infection, according to information provided by Romanian authorities to the Paris-based WOAH.

This development is part of a worrying pattern across Europe as countries grapple with periodic increases in avian influenza cases among birds.

(With inputs from agencies.)