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Bird Flu Outbreak In Kerala: Tamil Nadu Poultry Farms Take Strict Measures
With reports of avian influenza outbreaks emerging from neighbouring Kerala, poultry farms in Tamil Nadus Namakkal district -- one of the largest egg-producing hubs in the country -- have stepped up biosecurity and surveillanc
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Bird Flu Outbreak In Kerala Prompts Heightened Surveillance In Tamil Nadu
In response to the detection of avian influenza (H1N1) in neighbouring Kerala, the Tamil Nadu Public Health Department has ordered heightened surveillance and preventive measures in districts along the border to prevent spread.
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Kerala Reports Avian Influenza Outbreak In Alappuzha And Kottayam, Government Intensifies Surveillance
Kerala has reported a fresh outbreak of avian influenza, with the highly contagious viral disease confirmed in Alappuzha and Kottayam districts, triggering emergency containment measures by multiple government depart
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US State Reports First Death From A Rare Strain Of Bird Flu H5N5
The person from Grays Harbor County, about 78 miles (125 kilometers) southwest of Seattle, had a backyard flock of domestic poultry that had been exposed to wild birds, health officials said.
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Could H5N5 Strain Of Bird Flu Be The Next Pandemic? Experts Answer
An expert has said that individuals with comorbidities or weakened immunity should be cautious.
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US Reports World's First Human Case Of H5N5 Bird Flu. All About The Virus
Health officials said the US man keeps a mixed backyard flock of domestic poultry that had been exposed to wild birds.
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US Patient Sick With Bird Flu Virus That Has "Pandemic Potential": Report
A resident of Washington state has been admitted to the hospital with an H5N5 bird flu infection, according to state health authorities. The strain detected in this patient has not previously been identified in humans.
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Delhi Zoo Welcomes Over 15,000 Visitors On Second Day Of Reopening: Complete Visitor Guide Inside
Here's a complete guide to visiting one of Delhi's favourite weekend destinations, where wildlife, greenery, and open spaces offer a refreshing escape within the city.
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41 Cases Of Bird Flu In 10 States In 2025: Centre
India has experienced 41 outbreaks of bird flu, mainly in 10 states in 2025, said the Union government, indicating the continued rise in avian activity in the country.
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"Bird Becoming Parrot?" Congress' Dig At Shashi Tharoor After Emergency Article
Shashi Tharoor's article on the Emergency, which is the latest flashpoint between him and the Congress, has prompted a dig from a party colleague, who used an avian analogy to get his message across without naming anybody.
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Why Mosquitoes Are Being Dropped Using Drones In Hawaii? Scientists Explain
Scientists are dropping live mosquitoes out of drones in Hawaii to protect the colourful songbirds known as honeycreepers.
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World's Largest Chicken Exporter Brazil Confims Bird Flu Outbreak
Brazil, the world's largest chicken exporter, confirmed its first outbreak of bird flu on a commercial farm on Friday, triggering a country-wide trade ban from China and state-wide restrictions for other major consumers.
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69-Million-Year-Old Fossil Bird Skull in Antarctica Sheds Light on Waterfowl Evolution
Scientists have analysed a nearly complete fossilised bird skull found in Antarctica, dating back 69 million years. Identified as Vegavis iaai, the specimen is closely related to modern ducks and geese, with skull features supporting its classification as a waterfowl. Researchers suggest that its advanced vision and motor skills could have helped i...
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Bird Flu Outbreak In Maharastra's Village: Know Symptoms And Prevention Tips For H5N1 Virus
Avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, is a viral infection that spreads in birds. There are many subtypes of avian flu. The most common subtypes that have spread to humans in the past have been influenza A(H5N1) and influenza A(H7N9).
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Nagpur Zoo Pauses Feeding Chicken To Wild Animals Amid Bird Flu Scare
Three tigers and a leopard died of avian influenza, possibly contracted after consuming chicken, at a wildlife rescue centre in Nagpur.
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Bird Flu Outbreak In Kerala: Tamil Nadu Poultry Farms Take Strict Measures
With reports of avian influenza outbreaks emerging from neighbouring Kerala, poultry farms in Tamil Nadus Namakkal district -- one of the largest egg-producing hubs in the country -- have stepped up biosecurity and surveillanc
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Bird Flu Outbreak In Kerala Prompts Heightened Surveillance In Tamil Nadu
In response to the detection of avian influenza (H1N1) in neighbouring Kerala, the Tamil Nadu Public Health Department has ordered heightened surveillance and preventive measures in districts along the border to prevent spread.
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Kerala Reports Avian Influenza Outbreak In Alappuzha And Kottayam, Government Intensifies Surveillance
Kerala has reported a fresh outbreak of avian influenza, with the highly contagious viral disease confirmed in Alappuzha and Kottayam districts, triggering emergency containment measures by multiple government depart
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US State Reports First Death From A Rare Strain Of Bird Flu H5N5
The person from Grays Harbor County, about 78 miles (125 kilometers) southwest of Seattle, had a backyard flock of domestic poultry that had been exposed to wild birds, health officials said.
-
Could H5N5 Strain Of Bird Flu Be The Next Pandemic? Experts Answer
An expert has said that individuals with comorbidities or weakened immunity should be cautious.
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US Reports World's First Human Case Of H5N5 Bird Flu. All About The Virus
Health officials said the US man keeps a mixed backyard flock of domestic poultry that had been exposed to wild birds.
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US Patient Sick With Bird Flu Virus That Has "Pandemic Potential": Report
A resident of Washington state has been admitted to the hospital with an H5N5 bird flu infection, according to state health authorities. The strain detected in this patient has not previously been identified in humans.
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Delhi Zoo Welcomes Over 15,000 Visitors On Second Day Of Reopening: Complete Visitor Guide Inside
Here's a complete guide to visiting one of Delhi's favourite weekend destinations, where wildlife, greenery, and open spaces offer a refreshing escape within the city.
-
41 Cases Of Bird Flu In 10 States In 2025: Centre
India has experienced 41 outbreaks of bird flu, mainly in 10 states in 2025, said the Union government, indicating the continued rise in avian activity in the country.
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"Bird Becoming Parrot?" Congress' Dig At Shashi Tharoor After Emergency Article
Shashi Tharoor's article on the Emergency, which is the latest flashpoint between him and the Congress, has prompted a dig from a party colleague, who used an avian analogy to get his message across without naming anybody.
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Why Mosquitoes Are Being Dropped Using Drones In Hawaii? Scientists Explain
Scientists are dropping live mosquitoes out of drones in Hawaii to protect the colourful songbirds known as honeycreepers.
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World's Largest Chicken Exporter Brazil Confims Bird Flu Outbreak
Brazil, the world's largest chicken exporter, confirmed its first outbreak of bird flu on a commercial farm on Friday, triggering a country-wide trade ban from China and state-wide restrictions for other major consumers.
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69-Million-Year-Old Fossil Bird Skull in Antarctica Sheds Light on Waterfowl Evolution
Scientists have analysed a nearly complete fossilised bird skull found in Antarctica, dating back 69 million years. Identified as Vegavis iaai, the specimen is closely related to modern ducks and geese, with skull features supporting its classification as a waterfowl. Researchers suggest that its advanced vision and motor skills could have helped i...
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Bird Flu Outbreak In Maharastra's Village: Know Symptoms And Prevention Tips For H5N1 Virus
Avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, is a viral infection that spreads in birds. There are many subtypes of avian flu. The most common subtypes that have spread to humans in the past have been influenza A(H5N1) and influenza A(H7N9).
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Nagpur Zoo Pauses Feeding Chicken To Wild Animals Amid Bird Flu Scare
Three tigers and a leopard died of avian influenza, possibly contracted after consuming chicken, at a wildlife rescue centre in Nagpur.
