Swine flu detected in Malaysian livestock, but 'no risks of infecting humans'
Published on: Thursday, July 02, 2020
By: Bernama
Kuala Lumpur: The Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) has detected seropositive samples of the Swine Influenza H1N1 (SIV H1N1) virus, or swine flu, in commercial livestock and wild boars via the national surveillance programme.
The department, however, said that the seropositive pig breeds show no symptoms of disease and are not at risk of spreading the infection to humans.
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The Agriculture and Food Industries Ministry (MAFI), through the DVS and the Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services (MAQIS), had previously taken various measures to prevent the disease from entering the country.
Among them are restrictions on the importation of pigs and pig products from infected and at-risk countries, as well as preventive measures including monitoring and inspections at the country's main gateways.
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