Seven avian flu outbreaks last month: CDCBy Lee I-chia / Staff reporterSeven outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu) were reported last month, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said yesterday, urging poultry farm workers to enhance protective measures and offering the public tips on avoiding the novel influenza A virus. Avian influenza outbreaks peak during winter, especially between December and March the following year, CDC Deputy Director-General and spokesman Lin Min-cheng (林明誠) said. As of Friday last week, seven avian influenza A(H5N1) outbreaks had been reported at poultry farms this year, he said. The CDC encourages people to prevent novel influenza A virus infections by implementing the “five do’s and six don’ts,” Lin said. There were also 25 cases of severe flu and one flu-related death reported between Tuesday last week and Monday, she added.

Source: Taipei Times February 03, 2026 17:13 UTC