RIYADH, Nov 18 (KUNA) -- The Saudi Health Ministry has asserted the safety of all workers who have come in contact with birds infected by the virus of bird flu in Kharj governorate and other governorates.
In a statement released here Sunday, the Health Ministry emphasized that all workers have been subjected to clinical and lab examinations and the results of these examinations were negative.
"No cases of infection of persons with the virus of the bird flu were reported," the statement said.
The statement pointed out that there is a national plan, carried out in cooperation with the concerned governmental bodies, to combat bird flu. These concerned authorities include the ministries of health, agriculture, and municipal and rural affairs. (end) ay.tg KUNA 181515 Nov 07NNNN