Fever, cough, body ache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea are some of the most prominent symptoms of the disease. Severe respiratory problems can also arise in severe cases of the disease. An 11-year old boy became the first casualty of H5N1 avian influenza in the national capital on Wednesday sparking fear among people. While the avian influenza … Read more
With the beginning of the Magh Mela next week in Prayagraj, the administration is also taking steps to ensure that the migratory birds are not fed by the visitors. Bird flu precautions necessary! With Uttar Pradesh being one of the nine states to have confirmed the spread of bird flu, the state’ animal husbandry department … Read more
The samples of the dead remains of the animals and birds have been sent for laboratory tests after which the picture would become clearer. The number of states which have confirmed reports of the outbreak of bird flu has reached seven with the latest addition of Uttar Pradesh, news agency PTI reported. The other six … Read more
Bird flu finds its origins in China. It was in the year 1996 when the first such case was reported from China. (PTI photos) Bird Flu LIVE UPDATES: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday announced that import of live birds has been banned in the national Capital with immediate effect. Kejriwal also announced that … Read more
So far Kerala, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Rajasthan have reported cases of bird flu in the country. After the cases of bird flu were reported from as many as five states, the state government has issued the red alert in the state of Maharashtra and instructed the district officials to keep a vigil … Read more
The WHO also added that there is no possibility of the virus spreading through well cooked food as the virus is heat sensitive and cannot tolerate high temperature. The reports of several thousands birds dying in different parts of the country and the confirmation of H5N1 avian influenza virus in the bodies of birds found … Read more