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Norway Reports Europe's 1st Case Of Bird Flu In A Polar Bear
- Tuesday May 19, 2026
- World News | Agence-France Presse
Norwegian authorities on Tuesday announced that avian influenza has been documented in a polar bear for the first time in Europe, in the Svalbard region in the Arctic.
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www.ndtv.com
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Hantavirus vs Bird Flu: Which Viral Infection Spreads Faster To Humans?
- Saturday May 9, 2026
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
Hantavirus and bird flu are viral infections that can spread to humans under certain conditions. Here is what the WHO says about the transmission patterns for each and why you need to practise necessary precautions to be safe.
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www.ndtv.com
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Peacock Deaths In Karnataka Linked To H5N1 Bird Flu; Here's What You Should Know About Avian Influenza
- Tuesday May 5, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
H5N1, also known as avian influenza, is a subtype of influenza virus that infects birds and mammals, including humans in rare instances, says the World Health Organization (WHO).
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www.ndtv.com
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Bird Flu Outbreak Near Bengaluru Contained; No Human Cases Detected, Says Health Department
- Saturday April 25, 2026
- Health | Indo Asian Service News
Bengaluru, April 25 (IANS) The Karnataka Health Department on Saturday said the bird flu outbreak reported at a government poultry training centre in Hesaraghatta near Bengaluru has been successfully contained following a 10-day intensive surveillanc
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www.ndtv.com
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Bird Flu Outbreak In Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur Leads To Culling Of Over 22,000 Poultry
- Wednesday March 25, 2026
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
Nearly 4,744 chickens died at a state poultry farm in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, with tests confirming bird flu as the cause.
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www.ndtv.com
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Bird Flu Kills 4,400 Chickens In Chhattisgarh; Surveillance Intensified
- Wednesday March 25, 2026
- India News | Press Trust of India
Samples from the dead birds were sent to laboratories in Bhopal and Pune. The Bhopal lab confirmed the presence of avian influenza in dead chickens.
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www.ndtv.com
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Bird Flu Alert: Tamil Nadu's Namakkal Poultry Farms Up Preventive Measures
- Monday February 9, 2026
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
Poultry farms across Namakkal district have strengthened biosecurity and sanitation measures following a statewide advisory issued by the Tamil Nadu government after cases of avian influenza and unusual bird deaths were reported
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www.ndtv.com
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Bird Flu Myths Busted: 6 Common Misconceptions You Need To Stop Believing
- Sunday February 8, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
Reports of a possible bird flu outbreak has caused panic and confusion among consumers. Debunking myths and misconceptions can help people make the right choice.
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www.ndtv.com
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Can Bird Flu Spread Through Eggs And Chicken? Food Safety Explained
- Saturday February 7, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
With reports of bird flu outbreak, there have been concerns about the transmission of the virus through everyday foods like eggs and chicken.
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www.ndtv.com
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Bird Flu Alert In Tamil Nadu: Statewide Alert Issued After Crow Deaths; Public Urged Caution
- Saturday February 7, 2026
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
Amid reports of large-scale crow deaths and growing fears over a possible outbreak of avian influenza, the Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries has issued a comprehensive advisory.
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www.ndtv.com
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Can Your Cat Get Bird Flu? Risks, Signs And Precautions Explained
- Friday February 6, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
Bird flu, primarily affecting wild birds and poultry, can rarely infect pets like cats and pet birds, especially if they come into contact with infected animals, raw food or contaminated environments.
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www.ndtv.com
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Bird Flu In Chennai: Surveillance Tightens, But Are Humans Safe From This Virus?
- Friday February 6, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
Chennai is on high alert after more than 1,500 dead crows tested positive for the H5N1 bird flu virus, prompting stepped-up surveillance and public health measures.
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www.ndtv.com
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Bird Flu Alert In Chennai: What's Happening In Tamil Nadu And How People Can Stay Safe
- Thursday February 5, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
Tamil Nadu has been placed on high alert for bird flu (H5N1) after hundreds of dead crows tested positive for the virus. Authorities are intensifying surveillance, biosecurity and public safety measures to prevent spread to poultry or humans.
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www.ndtv.com
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Bird Flu Alert In Chennai: Centre Urges Tamil Nadu To Intensify Preventive Measures After Mass Crow Deaths
- Thursday February 5, 2026
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
Chennai is on high alert after more than 1,500 crows were found dead across several neighbourhoods in recent days, prompting the Central government to direct the Tamil Nadu administration to strengthen surveillance.
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www.ndtv.com
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Norway Reports Europe's 1st Case Of Bird Flu In A Polar Bear
- Tuesday May 19, 2026
- World News | Agence-France Presse
Norwegian authorities on Tuesday announced that avian influenza has been documented in a polar bear for the first time in Europe, in the Svalbard region in the Arctic.
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www.ndtv.com
-
Hantavirus vs Bird Flu: Which Viral Infection Spreads Faster To Humans?
- Saturday May 9, 2026
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
Hantavirus and bird flu are viral infections that can spread to humans under certain conditions. Here is what the WHO says about the transmission patterns for each and why you need to practise necessary precautions to be safe.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Peacock Deaths In Karnataka Linked To H5N1 Bird Flu; Here's What You Should Know About Avian Influenza
- Tuesday May 5, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
H5N1, also known as avian influenza, is a subtype of influenza virus that infects birds and mammals, including humans in rare instances, says the World Health Organization (WHO).
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www.ndtv.com
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Bird Flu Outbreak Near Bengaluru Contained; No Human Cases Detected, Says Health Department
- Saturday April 25, 2026
- Health | Indo Asian Service News
Bengaluru, April 25 (IANS) The Karnataka Health Department on Saturday said the bird flu outbreak reported at a government poultry training centre in Hesaraghatta near Bengaluru has been successfully contained following a 10-day intensive surveillanc
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www.ndtv.com
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Bird Flu Outbreak In Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur Leads To Culling Of Over 22,000 Poultry
- Wednesday March 25, 2026
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
Nearly 4,744 chickens died at a state poultry farm in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, with tests confirming bird flu as the cause.
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www.ndtv.com
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Bird Flu Kills 4,400 Chickens In Chhattisgarh; Surveillance Intensified
- Wednesday March 25, 2026
- India News | Press Trust of India
Samples from the dead birds were sent to laboratories in Bhopal and Pune. The Bhopal lab confirmed the presence of avian influenza in dead chickens.
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www.ndtv.com
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Bird Flu Alert: Tamil Nadu's Namakkal Poultry Farms Up Preventive Measures
- Monday February 9, 2026
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
Poultry farms across Namakkal district have strengthened biosecurity and sanitation measures following a statewide advisory issued by the Tamil Nadu government after cases of avian influenza and unusual bird deaths were reported
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www.ndtv.com
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Bird Flu Myths Busted: 6 Common Misconceptions You Need To Stop Believing
- Sunday February 8, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
Reports of a possible bird flu outbreak has caused panic and confusion among consumers. Debunking myths and misconceptions can help people make the right choice.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Can Bird Flu Spread Through Eggs And Chicken? Food Safety Explained
- Saturday February 7, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
With reports of bird flu outbreak, there have been concerns about the transmission of the virus through everyday foods like eggs and chicken.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Bird Flu Alert In Tamil Nadu: Statewide Alert Issued After Crow Deaths; Public Urged Caution
- Saturday February 7, 2026
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
Amid reports of large-scale crow deaths and growing fears over a possible outbreak of avian influenza, the Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries has issued a comprehensive advisory.
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www.ndtv.com
-
Can Your Cat Get Bird Flu? Risks, Signs And Precautions Explained
- Friday February 6, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
Bird flu, primarily affecting wild birds and poultry, can rarely infect pets like cats and pet birds, especially if they come into contact with infected animals, raw food or contaminated environments.
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www.ndtv.com
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Bird Flu In Chennai: Surveillance Tightens, But Are Humans Safe From This Virus?
- Friday February 6, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
Chennai is on high alert after more than 1,500 dead crows tested positive for the H5N1 bird flu virus, prompting stepped-up surveillance and public health measures.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Bird Flu Alert In Chennai: What's Happening In Tamil Nadu And How People Can Stay Safe
- Thursday February 5, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
Tamil Nadu has been placed on high alert for bird flu (H5N1) after hundreds of dead crows tested positive for the virus. Authorities are intensifying surveillance, biosecurity and public safety measures to prevent spread to poultry or humans.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Bird Flu Alert In Chennai: Centre Urges Tamil Nadu To Intensify Preventive Measures After Mass Crow Deaths
- Thursday February 5, 2026
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
Chennai is on high alert after more than 1,500 crows were found dead across several neighbourhoods in recent days, prompting the Central government to direct the Tamil Nadu administration to strengthen surveillance.
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www.ndtv.com