Breaking News: Bahrain halts imports of birds from Kuwait after news of ‘’Bird Flu’’

Following news that birds in Farwaniya Bird Market in Kuwait are infected with Bird Flu H5N8, Animal Health Control Directorate in Bahrain has halted the import of birds as precautionary measures.

Dr. Ibrahim Yousef, Director of the Animal Health Control at the Ministry of Works, Municipal Affairs and Urban Planning, made the announcement.

“Issuance of any license to import birds from Kuwait has been suspended and all import permits issued prior to the spread of “Bird Flu” news have been canceled and their owners have been informed of the decision. All those involved in the veterinary quarries at all land and sea ports were stressed with strict supervision,” he stated.

As of now, no cases of Bird Flu H5N8 have been reported.