Bird flu scare: Centre asks states and UTs to increase surveillance, prevent spread of misinformation - The states and UTs have also been requested to ensure proper disposal of animal/bird carcasses and to increase public awareness on avian influenza.
Bird flu scare: Sanjay lake, major parks closed in Delhi, check details
The decision to shut the parks in Delhi come after many dead birds were found there in the last few days amid the bird flu scare in many states. The officials said that they found 24 dead crows at a district park in Jasola as well as 10 ducks at the famous Sanjay lake. (Image: PTI)
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Updated: Jan 10, 2021, 10:25 AM IST
With the continuing scare of bird flu in the capital city, the Delhi government authorities decided to shut down the Sanjay lake and three other parks in the city on Saturday (January 9). The government s decision comes after many dead birds were found in these parks in Delhi in the last few days.
Updated Jan 09, 2021 | 08:56 IST
The Centre had on Friday confirmed bird flu in a total of six states - Kerala, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana and Gujarat. Around 20 crows have died in Delhi s Mayur Vihar over last few days | Photo Credit: PTI
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Several birds die at different places in Delhi amid the avian flu scare, samples sent to labs for testing
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Bird flu reaches 7 states; samples from Delhi, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra under testing
Besides Uttar Pradesh, the other six states where bird flu is confirmed are Kerala, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana and Gujarat
PTI | January 9, 2021 | Updated 21:53 IST
The Centre on Saturday said the outbreak of bird flu or avian influenza has been reported in Uttar Pradesh, taking the total number of affected states to seven.
However, the confirmation of bird flu in Delhi, Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra, is awaited as the samples have been sent for testing, it said.
Besides Uttar Pradesh, the other six states where bird flu is confirmed are Kerala, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana and Gujarat.
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NEW DELHI: Bird-to-human or human-to-human transmission of bird flu is rare. However, doctors advise precautionary measures, such as avoiding consuming uncooked or partially cooked chicken. Avian influenza can spread to humans through droppings, saliva and secretion of the infected bird, so it is advisable to avoid contaminated surfaces.
Dr JC Suri, director, department of pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine at Fortis Hospital, said, “Those involved in the handling of poultry birds, for example chicken, should clean and disinfect any suspected infected areas and wear protective gear, such as gloves.”
Another public health expert said people should be alert about birds dying in their localities. “One should not venture near bird carcasses and immediately report any death to the authorities,” added the expert.