The Delta virus suspected to be caused by hamsters has not stopped spreading in Hong Kong. The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department issued a "rat killing order" earlier. In addition to the killing of all animals in the Little Boss pet store, all pet stores selling hamsters in Hong Kong were also implicated. , a total of 2,298 hamsters were humanely destroyed.
The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department also suspended the import of all small mammals, which greatly affected the operation of local pet shops.
The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department announced that starting from Saturday, all pet shops that hold a valid animal seller license that can sell hamsters can apply for a one-time ex-gratia payment under the Anti-epidemic Fund, with a compensation of 10,000 to 30,000 yuan according to the size of the store. not wait.
▼On January 19, AFCD went to Mong Kok Little Boss for culling and testing▼
A total of 2581 small animals were killed by the chain
According to figures previously announced by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department, 1,299 hamsters have been humanely destroyed in pet stores other than Little Boss. Together with the Little Boss store and warehouse, a total of 2,298 hamsters have been humanely destroyed so far; 159 rabbits, 2 A golden hamster, 38 chinchillas, 81 guinea pigs and 3 white mice, a total of 2,581 small animals were killed by the strain.
The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department requires all pet stores that can sell hamsters to suspend business and stop the import of all small mammals (including hamsters), which will affect the operation of pet stores.
The AFCD pointed out that eligible pet store licensees can apply from tomorrow to February 25. The department will proactively notify and email the application form to eligible applicants. Each eligible pet store can be classified according to its store size. , and received a one-time preferential payment of 10,000 to 30,000 yuan.
▼1.18 AFCD personnel destroy animals at Little Boss in Causeway Bay▼
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