date:Mar 27, 2013
th 2.8 million poultry eggs, were imported into Hong Kong from Germany, during 2012.
We have contacted the German authorities over the issue and will closely monitor information issued by the OIE on the avian influenza outbreaks in the country, the spokesman said.
Appropriate action will be taken in response to the development of the situation, the spokesman concluded.
Bird flu can lead to fever, cough, sore throat, muscle aches, conjunctivitis, and, in severe cases, breathing problems and pn