Some 121 ducks and chickens have mysteriously died in Thailand's northern border province Mae Hong Son province, raising alert for a possible bird flu spread, media here reported Thursday.
According to Bangkok Post website, the latest fowl deaths were reported near a refugee camp at Baan Mae Surin of Mae Hong Son, the northernmost province bordering Myanmar.
Authorities at the camp were quoted as saying that the dying of ducks and chickens began about three days ago. Two female refugees at the camp have also fallen ill.
Public health officials have already been called in to cull the rest of the flock to curb a possible spread. It is still unclear whether the dead birds had contracted the H5N1 virus.
Deputy governor of Mae Hong Son province Wanchai Suthiworachai said health authorities have been dispatched to closely monitor the situation to keep the spread of bird flu at bay.
<i>Source: Xinhua</i>
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