The final figure scared the experts a few days ago and has increased. A total of 3,500 sea lions have died in Peru by bird flu. These deaths represent 3.29% of the total of this species that inhabits the country. He state of emergencywhich has been extended until December 31, 2023, has crossed the borders this Saturday, when two of these mammals have appeared dead in the Chilean shores.

He National Service of Natural Areas Protected by the State (Sernanp) has reinforced surveillance and “has activated its alert systems in all marine-coastal areas of the Peruvian coast, since positive cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) were detected in wild birds in the northern hemisphere, focusing efforts in breeding areas for sea lions in recent days”.

In the same way, the organization has established that at the national level the surveillance and control actions of this disease, and prohibits citizens from moving live domestic birds and risk products without the authorization of Senasa or the health certification issued by a veterinarian. It also prohibits throwing birds on public roads, holding gallistic events, exhibitions or bird fairs, as well as handling dead birds or birds suspected of contagion without protective equipment.