Avian Influenza Detected In Four States: Centre Urges Immediate Preventive Measures
The advisory mentioned that access to farms should be restricted, and stringent hygiene protocols, including the use of disinfectant footbaths and protective clothing, should be enforced.
Jun 01, 2024, 14:23 PM IST
Bird Flu Cases Detected In Humans In US, Australia: Should You Be Concerned? Experts Explain
According to data from the World Health Organization, from 2003 to 2023, a total of 873 human cases of infection with influenza A (H5N1) and 458 deaths have been reported globally from 21 countries. However, to date, no sustained human-to-human transmission has been detected.
May 24, 2024, 17:46 PM IST
Bird Flu Scare: What Is Avian Influenza And Can It Lead To Covid-19-Like Pandemic? What Expert Says
Avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, is a viral infection primarily affecting birds. There are various strains of avian influenza viruses, some of which can infect humans and other animals. The most common strains that infect humans are H5N1 and H7N9.
Apr 05, 2024, 16:26 PM IST
China Reports World's First Human Death From H3N8 Bird Flu Virus
The 56-year-old Chinese woman was the third person known to have been infected with the H3N8 subtype of avian influenza.
Apr 12, 2023, 15:20 PM IST
H3N2 scare after COVID, takes one life in Maharashtra
H3N2: Influenza virus has started showing its outbreak in India. For the past several weeks, there is news of the death of four patients due to H3N2 virus amid continuous increase in infection in many states of the country.
Mar 15, 2023, 10:54 AM IST
Bird Flu In India: Culling Of Nearly 4,000 Chickens, Ducks Starts In Jharkhand Amid Avian Influenza Outbreak
Bird flu in India: H5N1, a type of avian influenza virus, was confirmed among a protein-rich breed of chicken, 'Kadaknath', at a farm in Jharkhand's Bokaro district.
Feb 26, 2023, 07:01 AM IST
Bird Flu Outbreak: 11-Year-Old Girl Dies Due To Avian Influenza in Cambodia; WHO Calls Situation 'Worrying'
Bird flu outbreak: A new strain of H5N1 infection, clade 2.3.4.4b, emerged in 2020 and has been causing record numbers of deaths among wild birds and domestic poultry in recent months.
Feb 26, 2023, 06:51 AM IST
Bird flu outbreak: FSSAI issues guidelines for safe consumption of meat, eggs
The guidance document, aimed at creating awareness among Food Business Operators (FBOs) and consumers, opines cooking meat and eggs at 74 degree Celsius in order to inactivate the virus. FSSAI also asserted that eating properly cooked meats and eggs is safe even if those foods carried the virus.
Jan 23, 2021, 22:26 PM IST
Samples of 10 dead birds test positive for avian flu - first case of bird flu in Gujarat
This is the first case in Gujarat where poultry birds have tested positive for the infection, an official from the state animal husbandry department said. Earlier, samples of some wild birds had tested positive for the flu in few districts of the state.
Jan 23, 2021, 15:25 PM IST
Bird flu confirmed in brown fish owl found dead in Delhi zoo; check details
A team had done serological surveillance on January 11.
Jan 16, 2021, 21:09 PM IST
Avian Influenza: More cases confirmed in Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh
In Rajasthan, additional cases have been confirmed in HCL-Khetri Nagar in Jhunjhunu district.
Jan 12, 2021, 19:24 PM IST
Is it safe to cook chicken in microwave oven amid bird flu scare? Check here
Amid the bird flu scare, read here how to handle and consume the poultry products.
Jan 11, 2021, 20:17 PM IST
Delhi, Maharashtra among 10 states to confirm bird flu; know steps taken amid avian influenza outbreak
Bird flu has been confirmed in 10 states so far. Know if your state has the outbreak of avian influenza.
Jan 11, 2021, 17:36 PM IST
Bird flu confirmed in Delhi; check other states suffering from avian influenza
The Delhi Development Authority has already closed Hauz Khas Park, Dwarka Sector 9 Park, Hastsal Park, and Sanjay Lake as a precautionary measure in view of the bird flu scare.
Jan 11, 2021, 11:53 AM IST
More avian deaths confirmed in Gujarat, Rajasthan and Haryana; total seven states hit
With more cases of the bird flu being confirmed in Haryana, Gujarat and Rajasthan, the Centre has intensified its efforts to contain the spread of the disease.
Jan 10, 2021, 17:11 PM IST
Bird flu scare reaches Delhi; 20 crows found dead in Mayur Vihar, probe on
The death of around 20 crows over the last few days amid the bird flu scare has triggered panic in Mayur Vihar Phase 3 area in Delhi.
Jan 08, 2021, 15:48 PM IST
Madhya Pradesh bans chicken trade with these states amid bird flu scare, check guidelines
Avian influenza or bird flu virus was found in samples of crow carcasses from seven districts and in chicken samples from Neemuch and Indore, said the state veterinary department in an advisory.
Jan 08, 2021, 13:39 PM IST
India is now free from bird flu
The government on Thursday has declared the country free from highly pathogenic Avian Influenza ( H5N1 and H5N8), commonly known as bird flu.
Jul 06, 2017, 20:47 PM IST
South Korea culls 33 million poultry amid worst bird flu outbreak
Facing its worst avian influenza outbreak, South Korea has culled over 33 million poultry since the first reported case last November, officials said on Saturday, while observers noted local resources to deal with the deadliest outbreak may have already been stretched too thin.
Feb 11, 2017, 20:47 PM IST
Avian flu: Three more birds die in Delhi, no virus found in chicken
Three more birds died due to suspected bird flu here on Friday, prompting the authorities to shut down a park in Paschim Vihar in west Delhi.
Oct 29, 2016, 00:29 AM IST
