Steps taken to combat bird flu in Andhra: Minister Atchannaidu
1 month, 1 week ago

Steps taken to combat bird flu in Andhra: Minister Atchannaidu

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA: Minister for Agriculture and Allied Sectors K Atchannaidu has asserted that there is no need for panic as the State government is making every effort to combat bird flu. Speaking to mediapersons on Thursday, he said Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu took stock of the situation, and consulted experts at the National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases Lab, Bhopal, and Animal Husbandry Secretary. As part of measures to curb the spread of bird flu, the government has identified five poultries in Eluru, West Godavari and Krishna districts, and they have been declared bio-security zones and quarantined. “The Centre has already issued guidelines to contain the spread of bird flu, and the same is being followed.

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Bird flu cases in 9 states, poultry farms' inspection ordered
2 weeks ago

Bird flu cases in 9 states, poultry farms' inspection ordered

India Today  

The Centre has issued an alert on the H5N1 virus or bird flu after nine states, including Jharkhand and Punjab, reported outbreaks since January. In an advisory issued on March 7, the Central Government’s Dairy and Animal Husbandry Department asked all States and Union Territory administrations to increase surveillance in high-risk areas like poultry farms and bird markets. States are …

10,000 chickens die in Karnataka's Ballari, bird flu alert issued
2 weeks, 5 days ago

10,000 chickens die in Karnataka's Ballari, bird flu alert issued

New Indian Express  

BALLARI: Around 10,000 chickens have died in poultry farms in Ballari district in the wake of the spread of H5N1 virus, commonly called bird flu, after it spread in Andhra Pradesh which borders Ballari district. Ballari deputy commissioner Prashanth Kumar Mishra has instructed the authorities to train poultry workers in handling the birds in the present situation and sounded an …

Poultry sales in Andhra soar 60% as farmers counter bird flu fears with food festivals
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Poultry sales in Andhra soar 60% as farmers counter bird flu fears with food festivals

New Indian Express  

GUNTUR: Poultry sales in the State have surged by 60% in just one week, thanks to a bold strategy by farmers to win back consumer confidence following a bird flu outbreak. Organising food festivals across major cities like Guntur, Rajamahendravaram, Kakinada, Vijayawada, and Tirupati, farmers served free chicken and egg dishes to debunk myths surrounding poultry consumption. The outbreak was …

Bird flu: Mass culling in three districts in Karnataka
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Bird flu: Mass culling in three districts in Karnataka

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru, In view of bird flu cases being detected in three districts of Karnataka, the administration is carrying out mass culling, while ramping up its surveillance across the state, especially in districts bordering Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, officials said on Saturday. Bird flu: Mass culling in three districts in Karnataka Avian influenza, also known as bird flu, is a zoonotic …

Bird flu: Chickballapur district administration undertakes mass culling in Varadahalli village
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Bird flu: Chickballapur district administration undertakes mass culling in Varadahalli village

The Hindu  

The Chickballapur district administration on Friday conducted mass culling of birds in the Varadahalli village limits after bird flu infection was confirmed in poultry. Speaking at a press conference, Mr. Ravindra said the district administration has taken several steps to prevent the disease from spreading and that there was no need to panic. “Since bird flu has already been detected …

India ramps up H5N1 containment after outbreak in Madhya Pradesh
3 weeks, 1 day ago

India ramps up H5N1 containment after outbreak in Madhya Pradesh

Live Mint  

After the detection of avian influenza in three pet cats and a live bird market in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, last month, the Union government has implemented stringent public health measures to contain the outbreak. The Union health ministry had directed the state government to start control and containment operations in line with the ‘Action Plan of Animal Husbandry for Prevention, …

Lab reports confirm bird flu at Deeplanagar in Andhra Pradesh’s NTR district
1 month ago

Lab reports confirm bird flu at Deeplanagar in Andhra Pradesh’s NTR district

The Hindu  

Yet another place in NTR district, Deeplanagar in A. Konduru mandal, has reported mass mortality of 3,000 broiler birds, and the lab reports have confirmed the cause of their death as H5N1 virus that causes bird flu. After the confirmation was received from the ICAR-National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases on February 22, Saturday, District Collector G. Lakshmisha said …

Bird flu outbreak in Andhra Pradesh: Burden of bird blight
1 month ago

Bird flu outbreak in Andhra Pradesh: Burden of bird blight

The Hindu  

The Zilla Parishad School in Badampudi village, West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, usually filled with children’s laughter and lesson chants during the day, was eerily silent on February 13. Eluru District Joint Director of Animal Husbandry, T. Govindaraju, says about 1,000 PPE kits and other safety gear were provided to the 20 teams conducting the culling operation even as he …

Bird Flu: Central team tells AP to comply with rules
1 month ago

Bird Flu: Central team tells AP to comply with rules

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: A four-member central team has advised Andhra Pradesh to have strict compliance with standard operating procedures to contain the spread of bird flu -- from affected poultry farms to other parts-- in the state. The team visited the epicenters of the avian influenza-affected poultry farms at Badampudi village of Ungutur mandal in Eluru district, Velpur of Tanuku mandal in …

Official says no curbs in AP on transport of chicken, eggs
1 month ago

Official says no curbs in AP on transport of chicken, eggs

Deccan Chronicle  

“People are free to consume cooked meat and eggs. There are no restrictions, except in the five bird-flu affected villages of the state,” clarified animal husbandry director T. Damodar Naidu in a statement issued here on Wednesday. Damodar Naidu said misinformation had spread on social media about bird flu affecting people. The official said, as a result, they had to …

Steps taken to check spread of bird flu yielding positive results, says Andhra Pradesh Animal Husbandry Director Damodar Naidu
1 month ago

Steps taken to check spread of bird flu yielding positive results, says Andhra Pradesh Animal Husbandry Director Damodar Naidu

The Hindu  

There are no new cases of bird flu in any other area, except in the five villages where its presence has already been reported, says Animal Husbandry Director T. Damodar Naidu. There are no restrictions on the transport of chickens and eggs in any part of the State, except in the ‘surveillance areas’ identified in the five affected villages, and …

Namakkal District Collector issues preventive measures to prevent bird flu
1 month ago

Namakkal District Collector issues preventive measures to prevent bird flu

The Hindu  

The Namakkal District Collector, S. Uma, issued preventive measures to be followed to prevent bird flu in the district. As part of that, the Namakkal District administration also conducted a meeting regarding the preventive measures to be taken in the district, which houses more than 1,600 poultry farms. The Collector instructed farm premises to be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected every …

Karnataka on high alert following H5N1 outbreak in neighbouring States
1 month ago

Karnataka on high alert following H5N1 outbreak in neighbouring States

The Hindu  

Following an outbreak of avian flu in South India, including Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Karnataka’s Health Department is on high alert. While the virus primarily affects birds and human infections are rare and require direct contact with infected poultry, the State’s top health officials met on Monday evening to discuss the situation and ensure preventive measures are initiated. Avian flu, …

No new cases of bird flu in past two days: Official
1 month ago

No new cases of bird flu in past two days: Official

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA/RAJAHMUNDRY: With the Animal Husbandry Department intensifying biosecurity measures in poultry farms, State officials have reported a decline in new cases of Avian Influenza. According to Dr Damodhar Naidu from the State Animal Husbandry Department, no new cases have been reported in the past two days. Poor hygiene contributes to spread of bird flu On Sunday, Dairy Development Chief Secretary …

Bird Flu In Telangana Secunderabad Chicken Centres Found Selling Rotten Meat
1 month, 1 week ago

Bird Flu In Telangana Secunderabad Chicken Centres Found Selling Rotten Meat

ABP News  

If you are a non-vegetarian in the Anna Nagar area of Hyderabad's twin city Secunderabad, you may be in for a disgusting shock. Amid a bird flu scare in Telangana's Hyderabad, a large quantity of rotten meat has been discovered in the cold storage of chicken centres in Anna Nagar, Secunderabad. On Thursday, February 13, officials from the Food Safety …

Post bird flu, authorities bury 24,500 poultry birds in Tanuku mandal
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1 month, 1 week ago

Post bird flu, authorities bury 24,500 poultry birds in Tanuku mandal

Deccan Chronicle  

KAKINADA: In the aftermath of bird flu in the “red zone” Tanuku mandal of West Godavari district, authorities have buried 24,569 birds of six poultry farms near the Velpur village in a scientific manner in the presence of Revenue, Animal Husbandry and Civil Supplies officials. Nagarani said apart from the birds, they have also buried into the ground 9,880 kilos …

Bird flu is not due to migratory birds, says PCCF
1 month, 1 week ago

Bird flu is not due to migratory birds, says PCCF

The Hindu  

There is no scientific proof to claim that migratory birds have spread the avian influenza in Andhra Pradesh, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests Chiranjiv Choudhary said. Reacting to the observations that migratory birds might have acted as virus carrier in the State, which allegedly led to the outbreak of bird flu, Mr. Chiranjiv told The Hindu, on Thursday that, no …

Bengal govt keeping vigil on bird flu situation in Andhra: Minister
Trending News
1 month, 1 week ago

Bengal govt keeping vigil on bird flu situation in Andhra: Minister

Deccan Chronicle  

Kolkata, Feb. 14: The West Bengal government is keeping a vigil on poultry imports in the wake of the bird flu outbreak in Andhra Pradesh, a minister said on Friday. Meanwhile, there are growing concerns over the potential impact of the outbreak of avian influenza in Andhra Pradesh on West Bengal's poultry sector. The West Bengal Poultry Federation assured that …

Telangana zoos halt chicken, eggs usage as bird flu cases rise in Andhra
1 month, 1 week ago

Telangana zoos halt chicken, eggs usage as bird flu cases rise in Andhra

India Today  

Telangana has taken preventive measures after Andhra Pradesh reported cases of Avian flu across five villages in the state. The Nehru Zoological Park in Hyderabad has stopped procuring chicken and eggs for its carnivorous animals as a precaution against potential avian influenza transmission. Following a rise in chicken deaths in neighbouring states due to suspected avian influenza, Telangana has also …

Central team to visit AP to take stock on Bird Flu today
1 month, 1 week ago

Central team to visit AP to take stock on Bird Flu today

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada:A Central team comprising animal husbandry joint-secretary and senior scientists from the Indian Council of Agricultural Research is scheduled to visit Andhra Pradesh on Friday, find out the measures being taken up to curb spread of bird flu and to advise the state government on how to deal with the prevailing situation in the state. The animal husbandry authorities say …

Bird flu in Andhra Pradesh: Four infected areas declared as biosecurity zones; restrictions imposed
1 month, 1 week ago

Bird flu in Andhra Pradesh: Four infected areas declared as biosecurity zones; restrictions imposed

The Hindu  

The Andhra Pradesh Government has declared four areas as Biosecurity Zones, where the restrictions are imposed, in view of the identification of the avian influenza cases in the State. Addressing the media at the Secretariat on Thursday, Minister for Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Kinjarapu Atchannaidu said that based on the guidelines from the Central Government, the biosecurity zones were declared …

No need to panic over bird flu, measures to control disease in place: AP minister
1 month, 1 week ago

No need to panic over bird flu, measures to control disease in place: AP minister

Deccan Chronicle  

Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh minister K Athcannaidu has said there was no need to panic over the outbreak of Avian Influenza in the state as measures to control it are in place. The virus was first detected in Velpuru, West Godavari district and Kanuru Agraharam, East Godavari district prompting Animal Husbandry officials to begin culling birds at two poultry farms in …

Bird flu scare in Andhra Pradesh: State implements series of measures to contain Avian Influenza
Trending News
1 month, 1 week ago

Bird flu scare in Andhra Pradesh: State implements series of measures to contain Avian Influenza

India TV News  

In the wake of the bird flu scare in Andhra Pradesh, the state government said it has announced a series of measures to contain the outbreak of Avian Influenza in West Godavari, East Godavari, Krishna and NTR districts, which led to the death of lakhs of poultry birds in the last three days. A total of 721 Rapid Response Teams …

Bird flu scare: Telangana issues advisory, sets up check-posts along Andhra border, check details
1 month, 1 week ago

Bird flu scare: Telangana issues advisory, sets up check-posts along Andhra border, check details

India TV News  

Bird flue scare: In the wake of bird flu scare, the Telangana government issued an advisory and asked for statewide monitoring to track any spread of the infection, while the Centre will notify the World Organisation for Animal Health about the outbreak. After the detection of Avian Influenza at two locations—Velpuru in West Godavari district and Kanuru Agraharam in East …

All AP districts put on high alert to curb spread of Avian Influenza
1 month, 1 week ago

All AP districts put on high alert to curb spread of Avian Influenza

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA: The bird flu outbreak has killed more than 11,000 chickens at Anumollanka village in NTR district, prompting the State authorities to issue a high alert across all districts. The Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza has already led to the death of thousands of chickens, with neighbouring Telangana banning poultry imports from Andhra Pradesh. Officials are enforcing strict containment measures, including …

Telangana on high alert in view of bird flu
1 month, 1 week ago

Telangana on high alert in view of bird flu

The Hindu  

The Telangana Government has declared a ‘high alert’ in view of outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza or Bird Flu cases reported in the neighbouring Andhra Pradesh, by setting up over two dozen border check posts to check vehicles transporting poultry birds into the State. Though, no cases has been reported in Telangana so far, Animal Husbandry Department officials have …

Bird flu: no need for panic, says Atchannaidu
1 month, 1 week ago

Bird flu: no need for panic, says Atchannaidu

The Hindu  

Agriculture Minister K. Atchannaidu has stated that there is no need for the public to panic about Avian flu or Bird flu, stating that the situation has significantly improved. After a review meeting chaired by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on the spread of bird flu, the Minister addressing a press conference on Wednesday, dismissed the rumours circulating on social …

3,000 more birds die at a farm in a day in NTR district, flu suspected
1 month, 1 week ago

3,000 more birds die at a farm in a day in NTR district, flu suspected

The Hindu  

A day after mass mortality of more than 4,000 birds was reported from a poultry farm at Anumollanka village in Gampalagudem mandal of NTR district, the officials on Wednesday confirmed death of 3,000 more birds at the same farm. All the birds, aged 24 days, were broiler chicks and belonged to the same farm, Sri Balaji Poultry Farms, but to …

No cause for panic on bird flu, says minister
1 month, 1 week ago

No cause for panic on bird flu, says minister

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Animal Husbandry Minister K Atchannaidu has said there is no cause for panic over the bird flu in Andhra Pradesh, as the H5N1 virus affected only four regions so far. When only 5.42 lakh birds perished out of the 10.78 crore birds, that too only in four to five poultry farms, why is a panic like situation being created, …

No fresh cases of infection reported in AP, say officials
1 month, 1 week ago

No fresh cases of infection reported in AP, say officials

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: The Andhra Pradesh government has curbed the spread of bird flu among chickens by confining the virus to just two affected areas in Godavari districts. As the officials declared red zone areas in a 10km distance from the virus-infected poultry farms, their owners have been instructed not to engage in panic-selling of the birds, fearing that their birds might …

Rapid response teams constituted to check spread of bird flu in Andhra Pradesh, says Animal Husbandry Director
1 month, 1 week ago

Rapid response teams constituted to check spread of bird flu in Andhra Pradesh, says Animal Husbandry Director

The Hindu  

Director of Animal Husbandry, Government of Andhra Pradesh, T. Damdoar Naidu, has said that 721 rapid response teams have been constituted across the State to closely monitor and check the spread of avian influenza, or bird flu. Additional teams had been positioned at the State borders to oversee the transportation of chicken and poultry products, Dr. Damodar Naidu said in …

Bird flu alert sounded in Krishna and NTR districts
1 month, 1 week ago

Bird flu alert sounded in Krishna and NTR districts

The Hindu  

The NTR and Krishna district administrations have sounded an alert on the possible spread of bird flu. Mr. Lakshmisha said that a case of bird flu was confirmed near Gamapalagudem village in NTR District, and instructions were issued to the veterinary officials to take measures to prevent the spread of the virus. Meanwhile, Telangana officials also sounded a red alert …

Telangana bans poultry imports from Andhra Pradesh after bird flu outbreak
1 month, 1 week ago

Telangana bans poultry imports from Andhra Pradesh after bird flu outbreak

India Today  

The Telangana government issued a warning to poultry farmers and blocked the entry of poultry from Andhra Pradesh following the confirmation of avian influenza in the neighbouring state. The move came after a bird flu outbreak was reported in the East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh, where authorities declared a red zone around the affected area. According to sources, around …

Telangana government issues alert on Avian Influenza preparedness
1 month, 1 week ago

Telangana government issues alert on Avian Influenza preparedness

The Hindu  

The Telangana government has stepped up biosecurity moves to curb the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza by creating 24 check-posts to monitor the movement of poultry. The directive, issued by Special Chief Secretary to Government Sabyasachi Ghosh, instructs district officials to raise awareness among poultry farmers, stakeholders, and the public about HPAI prevention. Officials have been urged to report …

Telangana government sounds alert about bird flu; asks officials to ensure preparedness
1 month, 1 week ago

Telangana government sounds alert about bird flu; asks officials to ensure preparedness

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: In a top priority circular given to officials, Telangana government has asked them to be on high alert and ensure proper preparedness to prevent ingress of avian influenza as highly pathogenic avian influenza was reported in other States. Seeking the attention of the district Collectors in the State to inform about the HPAI reported in other States, Special Chief …

Bird flu in Kerala: Special teams from Kollam arrive in Alappuzha for culling operations
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Bird flu in Kerala: Special teams from Kollam arrive in Alappuzha for culling operations

The Hindu  

Kerala’s Animal Husbandry department has deployed special teams from Kollam to control the spread of bird flu in Alappuzha. Ten rapid response teams comprising 10 veterinary doctors, 20 livestock inspectors and 20 attenders in total are being sent from Kollam district and they will start the operations from June 26. Bird flu had spread to about 24 places in Alappuzha …

Bird flu: 46,000 birds to be culled in Alappuzha
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Bird flu: 46,000 birds to be culled in Alappuzha

The Hindu  

Rapid Response Teams of the Animal Husbandry department will cull 34,033 birds in avian flu-hit Chennam-Pallipuram, Vayalar, and Thycattussery grama panchayats in Alappuzha on Tuesday. Following mass bird deaths at these places, the department sent samples to the National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases, Bhopal, for analyses, which tested positive for avian influenza a few days ago. Meanwhile, an …

Opinion: Bird flu is a real threat. Here’s a way to fight it
9 months ago

Opinion: Bird flu is a real threat. Here’s a way to fight it

LA Times  

If the last couple years are any indication, bird flu is not just for the birds. Livestock transport is regulated at the federal level by the Twenty-Eight Hour Law, which requires animals traveling domestically for more than 28 hours to be offloaded for food, water and rest, and the Animal Health Protection Act, which gives the USDA broad authority to …

WHO confirms rare case of human contracting bird flu in India
9 months, 1 week ago

WHO confirms rare case of human contracting bird flu in India

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The “rare” infection by the avian influenza H9N2 virus …

Centre directs states/UTs to keep vigil on avian influenza, wants regular health check
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Centre directs states/UTs to keep vigil on avian influenza, wants regular health check

Live Mint  

Four states reported outbreaks of Avian Influenza or bird flu, prompting the Union government to direct all states and union territoris to be vigilant about any unusual bird deaths. It has also asked them to strengthen biosecurity measures in all poultries, maintain enhanced surveillance in wet markets and urged strict and timely reporting of Severe Acute Respiratory Infection cases. Enhanced …

H5N1 bird flu: Centre asks States to be vigilant
9 months, 3 weeks ago

H5N1 bird flu: Centre asks States to be vigilant

The Hindu  

The Centre has asked all States to be vigilant for any unusual deaths amongst the domestic birds and poultry, and share the information with the Animal Husbandry Department immediately so that public health action can be initiated as per the national action plan for Avian influenza. A joint advisory issued on May 25 by the National Centre for Disease Control …

Jharkhand: Avian flu outbreak at poultry farm in Ranchi, 920 birds culled
10 months ago

Jharkhand: Avian flu outbreak at poultry farm in Ranchi, 920 birds culled

Firstpost  

An official from Jharkhand said 920 birds, including 770 ducks, were culled at the Ram Krishna Ashram-run poultry farm Divyayan Krishi Vigyan Kendra in Morabadi An alert was sounded in Jharkhand on Wednesday after bird flu cases were reported in a poultry farm in the state capital, Ranchi. A report by PTI quoted an official saying 920 birds, including 770 …

Does bird flu have the potential to turn into the next pandemic?
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Does bird flu have the potential to turn into the next pandemic?

The Hindu  

Amidst the ongoing Lok Sabha election, several states across the country including Kerala, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand among others have been directed to stay alert and vigilant about the ongoing bird flu spread and the emergence of the highly pathogenic avian influenza now in cattle — detected in eight U.S. states. While the Central Government has asked for vigilance, the World …

After outbreak in neighbouring Kerala, T.N. issues guidelines for prevention of avian influenza
10 months, 3 weeks ago

After outbreak in neighbouring Kerala, T.N. issues guidelines for prevention of avian influenza

The Hindu  

Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine has issued guidelines for the prevention and control of Avian Influenza. All District Health Officers have been instructed to follow the guidelines and strengthen surveillance on Influenza Like Illnesses and enter data on the Integrated Health Information Platform-Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme portal, on a daily basis. Among the recommendations for surveillance and management …

Bird Flu alert in Jharkhand after cases reported in state-run poultry farm, 2,196 birds culled
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Bird Flu alert in Jharkhand after cases reported in state-run poultry farm, 2,196 birds culled

India TV News  

Bird Flu alert: The Jharkhand government issued a warning following the detection of bird flu cases at a state-operated poultry farm in Ranchi, an official said on Wednesday. The presence of H5N1, a type of avian influenza A virus that causes disease in birds, was confirmed in the samples sent to the ICAR-National Institute of High-Security Animal Diseases in Bhopal, …

Bird flu outbreak in Kerala's Alappuzha: Should you be concerned? Symptoms, prevention tips of H5N1 flu
11 months ago

Bird flu outbreak in Kerala's Alappuzha: Should you be concerned? Symptoms, prevention tips of H5N1 flu

Hindustan Times  

Bird flu outbreak in Kerala's Alappuzha has left health authorities in the district worried. "Bird flu, also known as avian influenza, is a viral infection that primarily affects birds. "Humans can catch bird flu through close contact with infected birds, including touching them, their droppings, or bedding, or killing or preparing them for cooking. However, the effectiveness of these medications …

Bird flu reported in Kerala's Alapuzzha. How to stay safe?
11 months ago

Bird flu reported in Kerala's Alapuzzha. How to stay safe?

Hindustan Times  

Kerala's Alappuzha district has been hit by a bird flu outbreak with the disease reported in two places, PTI reported. According to the report, bird flu was confirmed in ducks reared in an area of ward 1 of Edathva Grama Panchayat and another area in ward 3 of Cheruthana Grama Panchayat. The Alappuzha District Collector decided to initiate the process …

Bird Flu Scare: Govt Checks Virus Strains Circulating in India, Poultry Lobby Finds No Unusual Trend
11 months, 1 week ago

Bird Flu Scare: Govt Checks Virus Strains Circulating in India, Poultry Lobby Finds No Unusual Trend

News 18  

India has begun monitoring virus strains amid the looming scare of bird flu globally, especially in the United States. “However, at present, it is the time when these birds leave India, reducing the likelihood of acquiring new infections.” Dhanda, who is also the president of Unnat Group engaged in the poultry feed and equipment business, stated that the association has …

'Be prepared': CDC convenes bird flu outbreak meeting where it tells state health officials to get ready for more human cases
11 months, 2 weeks ago

'Be prepared': CDC convenes bird flu outbreak meeting where it tells state health officials to get ready for more human cases

Daily Mail  

State health officials have been told to prepare for more human cases of bird flu, amid fears the virus could jump to people. At the meeting, they also emphasized that the risk to the public was still low — but said health officials should be prepared for the potential of more cases. It was attended by local health leaders including …

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