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Speyer warns: How to protect yourself from the dangerous bird flu!
The city of Speyer warns about bird flu and provides important information on how to deal with dead birds in order to prevent its spread.
Speyer warns: How to protect yourself from the dangerous bird flu!
In Speyer and beyond, there is currently an urgent issue: bird flu. The city of Speyer has decided to provide urgent information about how to deal with dead birds in order to prevent the spread of the virus. It's time to take a close look at what to do if you find a dead bird.
Current reports indicate that more and more cases of bird flu are occurring in Germany. It's important to be careful right now. Even if the risk to people remains low, hygiene and precautions are crucial to avoid spread. Around 75% of new infectious diseases that affect humans are zoonoses, i.e. diseases that can be transmitted from animals to us. This shows how closely our health is linked to the animal world. RND warns: Dead birds can carry pathogens such as salmonella, which is something you should definitely keep in mind.
Instructions from the city of Speyer
The city of Speyer has provided clear instructions in the event that citizens come across dead birds. The fire department is responsible for critical bird species such as ducks, geese and birds of prey. This can be found under 06232 14-1200 be contacted to collect carcasses. If there are fewer than five dead birds of a non-critical species – such as songbirds or pigeons – citizens are allowed to take action themselves. It is important to wear disposable gloves and dispose of the carcasses in a plastic bag. Afterwards, hands should be washed and disinfected thoroughly.
If there are more than five dead birds in one place, the fire department should be informed. The veterinary office of the Rhine-Palatinate district then takes action and assesses the situation. The city itself has also taken on the function of a municipal reporting office.
Precautions and recommendations
It is important not only to be cautious about discovering dead birds, but also how to act around the birds. Bird feeders should be cleaned regularly; It is also advisable not to feed waterfowl. The animal world should receive our special attention during this sensitive time. If dogs or cats are near dead birds, care should be taken to keep them away. Speyer.de advises you to always contact a veterinarian if you suspect something and report the discovery to the veterinary office.
In order to better monitor the situation and create awareness of the risk of spread, reports of dead birds can also be made via platforms such as ornitho.de. In this way, everyone contributes to understanding the infection process and reacting in a timely manner.
Overall, it is time to pay attention and respond with thoughtful action in this critical phase. In this way, we are making our contribution to containing bird flu and putting the health of people and animals at the forefront.