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Bird flu alert raised at airports, seaports
MANILA, Philippines — To prevent the entry of bird flu virus into the country, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said on Monday it will keep a tight watch over pet and cage birds being transported at entry points, such as airports and seaports. DENR Secretary Ramon Paje issued the directive in the wake of reports of a bird flu outbreak in Hong Kong where the alert level ...