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  Human avian flu in Maharashtra's Nandurbar: Eight samples to be sent to NIV for tests

  Maharashtra | May 19, 2026 9:11 IST

  Nandurbar district in northwestern Maharashtra has been hit by bird flu. The workers were being given Tamiflu tablets as a precautionary measure, officials said, adding, no government employee was among those being tested.

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  Bird flu outbreak in Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur: 4,400 chickens killed, surveillance intensified

  India | March 25, 2026 9:23 IST

  Bird flu outbreak in Chhattisgarh: Following the confirmation, District Collector Sanjay Agrawal issued immediate directives for containment and prevention under the Revised Action Plan for Prevention and Containment of Avian Influenza (2021), an official statement said.

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  Bird flu alert after 1,500 crow deaths in Chennai: Causes, symptoms, treatment, preventive measures

  Health | February 06, 2026 14:03 IST

  Nearly 1,500 crows found dead in Chennai have tested positive for bird flu, reviving concerns around the rapidly evolving H5N1 virus. Expert explains how bird flu spreads, key symptoms in humans, treatment protocols and preventive steps to reduce infection risk.

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  Hundreds of crows found dead in Chennai amid H5N1 outbreak across city, govt issues advisory

  February 06, 2026 13:58 IST

  Chennai has confirmed an H5N1 bird flu outbreak after hundreds of crows were discovered dead which triggered urgent containment measures. The Union Ministry and state authorities have intensified surveillance, issued strict advisories and mandated safe disposal of bird carcasses.

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  Bird flu outbreak in Kerala: Causes, risks, symptoms, treatment and what you need to know

  Health | December 23, 2025 17:43 IST

  Bird flu cases have been reported in parts of India. Here’s what H5N1 is, who is at risk, symptoms in humans, treatment options and prevention tips.

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  Bird flu scare: UP zoos closed for another week, animal deaths reported in Kanpur, Gorakhpur zoos

  Uttar Pradesh | May 21, 2025 0:07 IST

  The extended closure affects prominent zoos in Lucknow, Gorakhpur, and Kanpur, as well as the mini zoo in Varanasi and the lion safari in Etawah.

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  Jharkhand: After Ranchi, bird flu outbreak reported in Bokaro, 250 birds dead

  Jharkhand | March 09, 2025 14:46 IST

  Bird flu, caused by the H5N1 strain of avian influenza, was officially confirmed on March 7, when the Centre issued a letter to the chief secretary of Jharkhand.

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  Bird flu: Mass culling in three districts of Karnataka, over 1000 birds culled in Ballari

  Karnataka | March 01, 2025 17:33 IST

  Bird flu, also known as Avian influenza (AI), is a zoonotic viral disease that primarily affects poultry and may occasionally spillover to mammals, including humans and swine.

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  Bird flu scare in Bihar's Jehanabad after several crows found dead, authorities collect samples

  Bihar | February 28, 2025 23:22 IST

  Several crows were found dead in Bihar's Jehanabad. The sample tests have confirmed that many of those birds died due to the avian influenza virus.

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

  February 13, 2025 14:00 IST

  Telangana Animal Husbandry Department Principal Secretary Sachi Ghosh stressed the importance of awareness and precautions. In the wake of these developments, the price of chicken has dropped from Rs 250 to Rs 150, affecting the poultry industry.

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

  India | February 13, 2025 11:15 IST

  Bird flu: Director of animal husbandry departmen said 721 Rapid Response Teams were set up to monitor and control the spread of bird flu, particularly at state borders, to regulate poultry transportation.

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  Human bird flu case confirmed in California; CDC urges faster testing

  Health | January 19, 2025 8:29 IST

  CDC confirmed a new human case of H5N1 in California. The recent case involves a child from San Francisco. CDC data reveals that California has been the worst affected by the ongoing bird flu outbreak with 38 of the total cases reported. Read on to know more.

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  Bird flu death: Here's what you need to know about H5N1 virus

  Health | January 10, 2025 12:04 IST

  CDC reported the death of a person due to the H5N1 bird flu virus. Bird flu spreads from animals and birds to humans. The infection infects your upper respiratory tract and lungs. Read on to know more about the virus.

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  US reports first bird flu-related human death in Louisiana, health authorities issue statement

  World | January 07, 2025 7:07 IST

  As per Louisiana's Department of Health, the patient contracted H5N1 after exposure to a combination of a non-commercial backyard flock and wild birds. The deceased was 65 years of age.

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  US detects H5N1 bird flu in pig for first time, concerns over potential human threat soars

  World | November 01, 2024 13:28 IST

  The infection happened at a backyard farm in Crook County, in the centre of the state, where different animals share water and are housed together.

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  Bird flu outbreak: Over 5,000 chickens culled in Odisha

  India | August 26, 2024 11:55 IST

  Due to an outbreak of bird flu, thousands of chickens are being culled in the Pipili area of Puri district. The culling is a response to the detection of the infection among many chickens in the area.

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  US: Four human bird flu infections found in Colorado, health dept warns of pandemic if...

  World | July 15, 2024 10:59 IST

  The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warned that human infections from H5N1 avian flu could lead to severe illness and potentially trigger a pandemic if the virus mutates to facilitate efficient human-to-human transmission.

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  First bird flu case found in four-year-old child in Malda

  June 14, 2024 15:05 IST

  The H9N2 bird flu virus is a subtype of the avian influenza virus, which spreads through direct contact with infectious animals or indirect interaction with contaminated environments.

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  WHO confirms human case of bird flu in West Bengal, 2nd case of H9N2 since 2019

  June 12, 2024 9:50 IST

  The child, who had been exposed to poultry, was admitted to a local hospital's pediatric ICU in February with severe respiratory issues, a high fever, and abdominal cramps. After three months of diagnosis and treatment, the patient was discharged.

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  WHO confirms first death from bird flu in Mexico: Know symptoms and more about H5N2

  Health | June 06, 2024 15:35 IST

  The death in Mexico brought to light the continued necessity of close observation and investigation to stop possible avian influenza epidemics that could affect humans. However, it is better to remain aware of the H5N2 symptoms.