There has been no case of A/H1N1 influenza found on pig farms in Myanmar up to May 2, said a statement of the Myanmar Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries Thursday, Xinhua reported.
As part of its preventive measures against the human flu, Myanmar has restricted foreigners to visit pig farms without taking bio-security measures.
Meanwhile, related departments of Myanmar held a workshop recently involving 60 pig breeders on prevention of swine flu, bio- security and diagnosis, the report said, adding that the authorities have also carried out screening on incoming visitors at airports, seaports and border entry points since April 19.
The authorities are now raising the public awareness about the flu, distributing pamphlets, taking surveillance measures and raising bio-safety in the country.
According to reports, the A/H1N1 virus, originating from Mexico, spread to 21 countries from April 17 to May 5 with 5,368 suspected cases around the world. And 1,490 people have been infected and 31 killed.
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