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13.07.2011 - Oslo

New Swine Flue Alarm from Lithuania

Two new swine flue cases in Lithuania has alerted the Norwegian authorities. Food Safety Authority reminds necessary precautions to avoid bringing this serious infection in the country.

Photo: Ministry of Agriculture and Food | National Veterinary Institute assesses transmission of infection to Norway as a small risk, but stresses how important it is to comply with specific infection prevention measures.

On 5 and 8 July, 2011 the authorities in Lithuania notified two new outbreaks of classical swine flue on the farms in Jonava district. This is the fourth and fifth cases in the district. Proximity to Norwegian territory, and many Lithuanians' working at Norwegian farms frighten Norwegians for risk of disease transmission to Norway.

Precautions for travelers to and from Lithuania

Norwegian authorities ask people to comply with applicable regulations, and not to bring meat and meat products from Jonova district of Lithuania. Also, the farmers are prohibited to feed animals with food waste of animal origin.

People are urged not to visit the animals in this area until the situation is further clarified.

TAGS: Swine Flu