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Agriculture confirms avian influenza in Cabo Rojo and Lajas

Secretary Irving Rodríguez Torres said lab tests confirmed the virus at properties in the two towns, reported Oct. 13.

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Avian influenza has been confirmed at properties in Cabo Rojo and Lajas, Puerto Rico Department of Agriculture Secretary Irving Rodríguez Torres said on Tuesday.[1] Rodríguez Torres said laboratory tests confirmed the virus. The statement, reported Oct. 13, names Cabo Rojo and Lajas as the municipalities involved. The secretary's statement does not give the number of properties, the type of birds affected, or any measures the department is taking.
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  1. Puerto Rico Department of Agriculture Secretary Irving Rodríguez Torres stated on Tuesday that laboratory tests confirmed avian influenza at properties in Cabo Rojo and Lajas municipalities. · Metro Puerto RicoPuerto Rico
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