(MENAFN) South Korea on Monday reported another instance of highly pathogenic avian influenza, bringing the total number of confirmed cases since September to five.

The latest detection of the H5N1 strain occurred at a farm in Hwaseong, a city located roughly 60 kilometers south of Seoul. The area has recorded several bird flu incidents over recent years, according to general reports from national authorities.

In response, officials plan to carry out intensified quarantine checks at about 230 layer farms that have previously experienced outbreaks. Monitoring will also be increased for vehicles entering and exiting affected sites in an effort to curb further transmission.

"Recent bird flu outbreaks at poultry farms have been repeatedly confirmed in the southern Gyeonggi region, but with winter migratory birds beginning to arrive in the country and highly pathogenic AI cases being detected across wild birds in six different regions, there is a high risk of additional outbreaks anywhere in the country," said Lee Dong-sik, an Agriculture Ministry official responsible for quarantine policy.

Lee also called on poultry workers and related staff across South Korea to remain alert and strictly follow biosecurity guidance.

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