H5N1 virus under control within 30km radius of Kampung Pulau Tebu

The Veterinary Services Department in a statement said the situation was under control and restricted to the infected areas involving free range chickens reared by small-scale farmers only.

According to the statement, overall, 36 locations were confirmed positive for the disease involving six districts, namely Kota Bharu in 15 locations, Pasir Mas (six), Tumpat (five), Bachok (six), Pasir Puteh (three) and Tanah Merah (one ).

"As of yesterday, no new H5N1 cases or locations were detected and culling of 56,953 chickens and disposal of 17,531 eggs in 36 locations confirmed positive for H5N1, had been completed," the statement said.

The Veterinary Department said through roadblock operations, 5,482 vehicles were checked and 272 poultry seized in 55 cases of seizure.