What is H5N8? The bird flu strain which infected humans for first time
Seven workers of a poultry plant in the southern part of the country had contracted the virus after an outbreak in December. There have been several H5N8 outbreaks in the past, but it is the first time it been reported to infect humans. The seven people infected have recovered from the virus
Feb 21, 2021, 12:58 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
Bird flu: Centre forms committee to monitor situation
On Tuesday, Delhi Animal Husbandry Minister Gopal Rai urged the central government to direct the authorities concerned at the Bhopal lab to expedite the process of sending reports.
Oct 27, 2016, 08:46 AM IST
