27 Penguins in Namibia die of Bird Flu

27 Penguins have been confirmed dead by Scientists of the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources. 3 of the sick birds exhibited symptoms of Bird flu despite the measures put in place to curb spread of the disease.

The Biologists on the ground continue to take preventive measures like burning off the birds who died from the disease and isolating sick ones.

Apparently the H5N8 strain of the virus cannot survive salty conditions so regularly sprinkling the environs with salt is another measure the scientists ensue to protect the endangered species of the Continent.