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Spanish TV spreads dangerous fake news about pigeons and PMV: please sign the petition!

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translation below:

"Correction of false information about pigeons in a Telecinco program.

In the programs "viva la vida" and "cuarto milenio" of Mediaset España, information was given about an alleged zombie virus in pigeons. In these programs they stated that this virus is contagious to humans and that it is dangerous. This is incorrect information since this supposed virus is, in reality, the Newcastle virus or Paramyxovirus. This virus affects the central nervous system of pigeons, causing them to show involuntary movements, but it is harmless to humans. In fact, this virus is contagious among pigeons but does not affect humans.

We request that they rectify this information in the same programs as it encourages hatred and mistreatment of these birds that have already been highly stigmatized for years.

This information is incorrect and they should have consulted veterinarians, associations and experts before launching this type of content."
 
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