The Animal Production and Health Department announced today that Sri Lanka will prohibit the importation of animals and animal products from any country where bird flu has been reported.
Dr. Hemali Kothalawala, the Department's Director General, stated that these measures aim to prevent the entry of the Avian Influenza A(H5N1) virus into Sri Lanka, following recent reports of the virus in several countries.
"No animal products or animals will be allowed into Sri Lanka from countries currently reporting bird flu cases," Dr. Kothalawala emphasized.
She highlighted the concerning development that cattle have been infected with avian influenza for the first time in several states of the United States.
