Bird Flu
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Bird Flu Update Delhi: Poultry markets to reopen after samples test negative for H5N1
India | Jan 14, 2021, 04:50 PM ISTDelhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday allowed the poultry markets in Delhi to reopen after samples of birds sent for the diagnosis of the bird flu returned negative.
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No Bird Flu detected in Delhi's poultry, all samples taken from Ghazipur market test negative
India | Jan 14, 2021, 11:49 AM ISTThe results come three days after samples taken from crows and ducks in the national capital tested positive for avian influenza. This had led to the Delhi government on Monday banning the sale of processed and packaged chicken brought from outside the city.
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Delhi Bird Flu Scare: Sale of chicken banned in some parts, restaurants to face action for violation
India | Jan 13, 2021, 04:58 PM ISTThe North Delhi Municipal Corporation on Wednesday imposed a ban on sale and storage of poultry or processed chicken meat by shops and restaurants with immediate effect, in view of the bird flu situation in the national capital, according to an official order.
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Don't panic, eat poultry product cooked at high temperature: Delhi govt advisory amid bird flu scare
India | Jan 13, 2021, 03:35 PM ISTThe Delhi Health Department on Wednesday issued an advisory in view of bird flu cases in the city, asking people not to panic and follow a set of dos and don'ts, including not consuming half-cooked chicken, half-boiled or half-fried eggs.
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Urban pests are aggravating situation of Bird flu outbreak
News | Jan 12, 2021, 08:40 PM ISTAs per health experts, exposure to pigeon feathers and faeces can increase the risk of respiratory issues like candidiasis, salmonellosis and histoplasmosis.
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How Bird Flu affecting poultry farming in Maharashtra?
News | Jan 12, 2021, 08:40 PM ISTSince last Wednesday, when reports of deaths of birds from the disease started coming in, farmgate prices of broiler chicken have crashed from around Rs 82 to Rs 58 per kg in Maharashtra.
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Uttarakhand on High Alert! Kotdwar, Dehradun sample test positive for Brid Flu
India | Jan 12, 2021, 02:53 PM ISTWith the confirmation of bird flu in Uttarakhand a high alert has been sounded across the state, State Animal Husbandry Minister Rekha Arya said.
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Bird flu spreads across 15 Rajasthan districts; Jaipur zoo shut
India | Jan 12, 2021, 12:14 PM ISTBird flu or avian influenza was confirmed in the districts of Jaipur, Dausa, Sawai Madhopur, Hanumangarh, Jaisalmer, Bikaner, Chittorgarh, Pali, Baran, Kota, Banswara, Sirohi and Pratapgarh.
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Bird Flu Scare: Mumbai civic body issues guidelines for tackling avian influenza
India | Jan 12, 2021, 11:54 AM ISTThe Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), while issuing the guidelines on Monday, also appealed to citizens to contact its helpline number 1916, if they notice bird deaths.
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Bird flu scare in Jharkhand after several crows, mynas found dead
India | Jan 12, 2021, 10:40 AM ISTDistrict Animal Husbandry Officer Awadhesh Kumar Singh said 40-50 birds were found dead at the Pokharia village near Mohulpahari in the Shikaripada police station area on Monday. The incident triggered panic among the locals as they feared the possibility of the bird flu outbreak in the area.
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Bird flu outbreak: Civic officials to monitor meat shops in Delhi; NDMC to start helpline
India | Jan 12, 2021, 08:42 AM ISTNorth Delhi Mayor Jai Prakash convened a meeting with officials to discuss the municipal body's preparedness to contain its spread.
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How bad is the bird flu outbreak in India?
News | Jan 11, 2021, 07:55 PM ISTAfter the coronavirus pandemic wreaked havoc on the country's poultry industry, it is now reeling under the fresh threat of the bird flu infection.
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Delhi govt bans import of packaged or processed meat in view of bird flu
News | Jan 11, 2021, 05:48 PM ISTDelhi government on January 11 banned import of packaged or processed meat in view of bird flu.
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Bird Flu confirmed in Mahrashtra, CM Uddhav Thackeray to chair a meeting
News | Jan 11, 2021, 05:15 PM ISTMaharashtra has become the eighth state in the country to confirm cases of bird flu. Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has called for an urgent meeting at 5 pm on Monday to deliberate upon the further course of action.
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Avian Influenza confirmed in 10 states: What we know so far
India | Jan 11, 2021, 04:21 PM ISTAvian Influenza has been reported in at least ten states of the country so far. Delhi, Maharashtra and Uttarakhand were the latest to confirm bird flu amid strenuous efforts to contain the spread. Other states that have reported bird flu are Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh.
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Only samples of ducks from Sanjay Lake tested positive for bird flu in Delhi: Manish Sisodia
India | Jan 11, 2021, 02:59 PM ISTSamples of ducks from Sanjay Lake area are the only ones in Delhi that have tested positive for bird flu so far, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said on Monday, asking people not to panic as there is no cause for concern.
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Uttarakhand: Over 30 birds found dead in Rishikesh
India | Jan 11, 2021, 10:43 AM ISTOver 30 birds have been found dead at different places in and around Rishikesh creating a bird flu scare in the town.
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Bird flu confirmed in Delhi, Maharashtra after samples of dead crows test positive
India | Jan 11, 2021, 11:45 AM ISTBird flu confirmed in Delhi after testing eight samples from dead crows and ducks. All the samples tested positive for avian flu. Maharashtra has also confirmed bird flu today.
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How serious is the bird flu outbreak in India, watch Ground Report
News | Jan 10, 2021, 07:55 PM ISTDoes bird flu pose a threat to human beings? Why does bird flu recur? watch our exclusive ground report on bird flu outbreak in India.
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Bird flu: People avoid poultry products, mutton witness brisk raise in Kerala
News | Jan 10, 2021, 07:16 PM ISTAmid the rising scare of Bird flu, also known as avian influenza poultry business across the country has witnessed a massive dip.