World's first case of human infection with H5N8 bird flu reported in Russia
Outbreaks of the H5N8 strain have been reported in Russia, Europe, China, the Middle East and North Africa in recent months but so far only in poultry. Other strains - H5N1, H7N9 and H9N2 - have been known to spread to humans.
Feb 21, 2021, 00:33 AM IST
After cricketer Shikhar Dhawan, now actor Rajpal Yadav makes THIS same mistake; know what happened
Despite the ban, Rajpal Yadav was not stopped from giving food to the birds. Meanwhile, the administration claimed that security personnel have been deployed to stop feeding Siberian birds along the coast. After the video went viral, SP Crime Ashutosh Mishra said that the incident will be probed.
Feb 05, 2021, 20:50 PM IST
Bird flu confirmed in 9 states for poultry, 12 states for crow, wild birds, check list
Compensation is paid to the farmers whose poultry birds, eggs and poultry feed are culled/disposed of by the state as per the action plan. The Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD) provides funds to states/UTs on a 50:50 sharing basis under ASCAD component of its LH & DC Scheme, said the ministry.
Jan 25, 2021, 07:14 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
With the increasing data of bird flu in Maharashtra concerns administration
The Husbandry Department has issued an advisory, according to which no such facts have been revealed in which it can be said that Bird Flu has engulfed many districts of Maharashtra. However, administration concerns have increased with the increasing data of bird flu in Maharashtra.
Jan 16, 2021, 14:54 PM IST
Bird flu scare: Over 2000 birds to be culled in 2 districts of Maharashtra
Samples of dead hens found in two villages in Parbhani and Beed districts, both in Marathwada region, of Maharashtra have tested positive for bird flu, following which culling of over 2,000 birds is being carried out on Saturday (January 16), officials said.
Jan 16, 2021, 12:14 PM IST
Bird flu scare continues in Maharashtra, 382 birds dead in 9 districts, state tally rises to 3,378
Nine crow samples from Mumbai, Beed, Thane, Ratnagiri, Nashik and Nanded have tested positive for Bird Flu; whereas one crow sample from Chandrapur has tested negative.
Jan 15, 2021, 07:53 AM IST
Bird flu scare: Delhi government issues advisory, says don't panic, eat properly cooked poultry products
Amid the bird flu scare, the Delhi govt had issued an advisory. In its advisory, the govt urged people not to panic, eat poultry product cooked at a high temperature
The health department also issued a list of dos and don'ts for the people amid the bird flu scare.
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
Ban on chicken coming from outside in capital Delhi due to bird flu
Bird flu infection has also been reported in some birds in the capital Delhi. The H5N8 strain of bird flu has been confirmed in them. However, it is a matter of relief that the infection of this strain of bird flu has not been seen in humans till now.
Jan 12, 2021, 09:46 AM 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
Confirmation of the death of 8 birds from bird flu in Delhi, bird flu spread in 8 more states
Bird and flu have been confirmed by Delhi and Maharashtra amid nationwide efforts to curb the spread. There were also cases of bird deaths in seven other states like Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana and Gujarat.
Jan 11, 2021, 11:54 AM IST
Bird flu outbreak in Maharashtra, 900 hens die at poultry farm
The district administration has now decided to cull nearly 8,000 birds in Murumba village where these hens died, Collector Deepak Muglikar said.
Jan 11, 2021, 10:43 AM IST
Bird Flu: 17 ducks found dead in Delhi's Sanjay lake, crows died in Chembur
Bird and flu have been confirmed by Delhi and Maharashtra amid nationwide efforts to curb the spread. There were also cases of bird deaths in seven other states like Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana and Gujarat.
Jan 11, 2021, 10:22 AM IST
Bird flu confirmed in 7 States, Centre increases monitoring
The risk of bird flu has increased in 7 states including Delhi, over 150 bird deaths have been reported in Delhi, Ghazipur Murga Mandi has been closed for 10 days and Rapid Response Team has been formed for 11 districts.
Jan 10, 2021, 20:46 PM 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
Know how to keep yourself safe from bird flu
Amid the intensifying bird flu scare in Delhi, the government authorities on Saturday (January 9) decided to shut down the famous Sanjay Lake and three other major parks.
Jan 10, 2021, 12:16 PM IST
