There is no concern that birds in two private collections in Paralimni, have been infected with avian influenza, the Deputy Director General of Veterinary Services said.
Speaking to State Radio, Yiannos Ioannou said that these birds do not end up for marketing and consumption.
"They have already imposed restrictions day," he stressed, noting that tomorrow the birds will be killed to prevent the spread of the virus.
Mr Ioannou also said that an appropriate epidemiological survey would be carried out within a three-kilometre radius of the area where the infection was detected, adding that medical services had been informed.
He also clarified that avian influenza is not easy to transmit to humans, but as he said, measures are being taken just in case.
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