S. Korea reports additional avian influenza cases, total at 46

SEOUL, April 5 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has confirmed additional cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza, raising the total number of infections for the current season to 46, the government said Saturday.

According to the Central Disaster Management Headquarters, the latest outbreaks were reported at poultry farms located in the central cities of Cheongju and Asan.

In response, authorities have dispatched initial response teams to the affected farms to control access, conduct culling operations and carry out thorough epidemiological investigations.

To prevent further spread and ensure early detection of potential infections, the government is conducting intensive inspections.

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