Government halts research into seabirds following avian influenza outbreak
All research activities involving the handling of seabirds have been halted across the country following the avian influenza outbreak among seabirds, the Department of Environmental Affairs said on Friday. The department said this was in an effort to manage the spread of the disease. Spokesperson Zolile Nqayi urged members of the public to exercise caution when approaching seabirds, especially those found along the beach, and when visiting seabird colonies. "Sick […]