While the virus found in the dead pig has spread to several areas in Sabah, it cannot infect humans, says state Wildlife Department director.
Since the discovery of 14 dead boars in Kinabatangan between December and January, the SWD has been finding at least one dead pig a day. “This follows the discovery of the virus in dead domestic pigs in Pitas . The virus has also spread to other areas in Sabah,” Tuuga said today.While the virus doesn’t affect humans, it can severely affect Sabah’s economy and the state government’s wildlife and forest conservation efforts, he said, adding that hunting licences have been frozen since last year.
They can be a menace but the 'African Swine Flu' reason must be investigated thoroughly first.
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