Philippines is now suffering from a bird flu outbreak so it is best to avoid eating chickens so as their eggs. One of the latest news reports, the bird flu hits the large chicken farm in San Luis, Pampanga killing about 37,000 chickens.
This tragic outbreak is actually the first case ever reported in the country. So to all chicken lovers out there, be warned not to eat chicken or possible disease might be transmitted. Anyway, there were samples of confirmatory tests that were sent to Australia which was to check if the farm workers including the residents of San Luis if they had acquired some signs of illness. Fortunately, the result was negative but this doesn’t meant that it’s still safe for consumption. It’s better to be safe than sorry, thus its best to stay away from chickens.
Right now, the government has implemented a strict quarantine procedures so that chickens from the country won’t be able to circulate including importation abroad. All those chickens and eggs that were distributed to various local sellers such as grocery stores were taken back or surrendered. Then, they were all burned to prevent the bird flu from spreading.
I really love “Pinik-pikan” and boiled eggs. But for health safety reason, people like me needs to constrain yourself for a while. Anyway, there are other meats as an alternative such as beef and pork. But, if you are really addicted to the taste or flavor of the chicken then I heard that edible exotic meats such as snake, farm rats and frogs do have very similar taste. If you want to eat such kind of exotic food, make sure that the food is properly prepared.
Nobody really knows how long will this bird flu will last. It may really take some time because this is the first time that Philippines encounter such plague. But since Philippines has many good neighboring countries who are willing to help, I am sure that a vaccine will be created to cure or stop the infestation.
Moreover, if you’re here in the Philippines and regardless of who you are (Filipino, Foreigner or tourist), please spread the message. Did you know that by spreading these words, you are like Batman or Superman? (Okay, I agree that “you are like a hero” is the better term). By helping spread this issue, you are actually saving people’s lives who doesn’t know or unaware about this danger and this I believe is considered a heroic act. But unlike Batman or Superman, you don’t have to go jumping or flying around.
God bless and stay safe.
This tragic outbreak is actually the first case ever reported in the country. So to all chicken lovers out there, be warned not to eat chicken or possible disease might be transmitted. Anyway, there were samples of confirmatory tests that were sent to Australia which was to check if the farm workers including the residents of San Luis if they had acquired some signs of illness. Fortunately, the result was negative but this doesn’t meant that it’s still safe for consumption. It’s better to be safe than sorry, thus its best to stay away from chickens.
Right now, the government has implemented a strict quarantine procedures so that chickens from the country won’t be able to circulate including importation abroad. All those chickens and eggs that were distributed to various local sellers such as grocery stores were taken back or surrendered. Then, they were all burned to prevent the bird flu from spreading.
I really love “Pinik-pikan” and boiled eggs. But for health safety reason, people like me needs to constrain yourself for a while. Anyway, there are other meats as an alternative such as beef and pork. But, if you are really addicted to the taste or flavor of the chicken then I heard that edible exotic meats such as snake, farm rats and frogs do have very similar taste. If you want to eat such kind of exotic food, make sure that the food is properly prepared.
Nobody really knows how long will this bird flu will last. It may really take some time because this is the first time that Philippines encounter such plague. But since Philippines has many good neighboring countries who are willing to help, I am sure that a vaccine will be created to cure or stop the infestation.
Moreover, if you’re here in the Philippines and regardless of who you are (Filipino, Foreigner or tourist), please spread the message. Did you know that by spreading these words, you are like Batman or Superman? (Okay, I agree that “you are like a hero” is the better term). By helping spread this issue, you are actually saving people’s lives who doesn’t know or unaware about this danger and this I believe is considered a heroic act. But unlike Batman or Superman, you don’t have to go jumping or flying around.
God bless and stay safe.
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