The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department of Hong Kong said yesterday that a gray heron found in Lok Ma Chau was confirmed to be H5N1 positive.

The carcass was found and collected on Feb 8 near San Sam Road, Lok Ma Chau in the New Territories.

A department spokesman reminded people to observe good personal hygiene and to avoid personal contact with wild birds or live poultry.

(China Daily February 15, 2008)