Bird Flu

Russia Reports "World's First Case" Of Transmission Of Bird Flu To Humans

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday February 21, 2021

Russia said Saturday that its scientists had detected the world's first case of transmission of the H5N8 strain of avian flu from birds to humans and had alerted the World Health Organization.

Four Serological Samples From Delhi Zoo Test Positive For Bird Flu

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday February 10, 2021

Four serological samples of bird droppings collected from Delhi zoo have been found positive for the Avian influenza virus, authorities said on Tuesday.

Red Fort To Remain Shut Till Further Notice To Prevent Bird Flu Spread

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday February 3, 2021

The Red Fort will remain shut till further notice as a measure against the spread of avian influenza, according to an order issued by the Archaeological Survey of India.

94 Bird Deaths Reported In Maharashtra Amid Bird Flu Scare

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday February 2, 2021

94 fresh bird deaths have been reported in Maharashtra amid the avian influenza scare, the state government said on Tuesday.

Hundreds Of Birds Culled In Kathmandu After Confirmation Of Fresh Bird Flu Cases

World News | ANI | Sunday January 31, 2021

Hundreds of birds are culled in Nepali capital Kathmandu on Saturday as fresh cases of Bird-Flu (H5N8) were confirmed after several samples underwent tests in recent days.

Bird Flu: No Chicken, No Eggs, No Problem! Expert Reveal 6 Ideas To Load Up On Protein

Ms Jyoti Bhatt | Thursday January 28, 2021

Consuming properly cooked poultry or eggs doesn't transmit the bird flu. But if you are still wary, there are many vegetarian sources of protein you can toy with.

Bird Flu Confirmed In More Places In Maharashtra, Gujarat, Chhattisgarh

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday January 27, 2021

The Centre on Wednesday said bird flu has been confirmed in poultry birds in few more places in Maharashtra, Gujarat and Chhattisgarh.

289 More Birds Found Dead In Maharashtra, Tally At 18,700

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday January 26, 2021

The tally of bird deaths in Maharashtra reached 18,700 with 289 more birds dying in various parts of the state on Monday, a state government official said on Tuesday.

Shikhar Dhawan Feeds Birds On Varanasi Boat Ride, Boatman May Face Action

India News | NDTV News Desk | Tuesday January 26, 2021

Cricketer Shikhar Dhawan's post sharing a photo of him feeding birds during a boat ride in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi has landed the boatman in trouble. The city's administration has said the boatman will be charged as there are restrictions in times of bird flu.

Avian Flu Confirmed In 12 States For Crow, Migratory And Wild Birds: Centre

India News | ANI | Sunday January 24, 2021

The central government on Saturday informed that avian influenza or bird flu has been confirmed in nine states for poultry birds and in 12 states for the crow, migratory and wild birds till January 24.

Bird Flu Confirmed In Poultry Birds Of Nine States, Says Centre

India News | ANI | Saturday January 23, 2021

The central government said that avian influenza or bird flu has been confirmed in nine states for poultry birds and in 12 states for crow, migratory and wild birds till now.

Samples Of 10 Dead Poultry Birds From Gujarat Test Positive For Avian Flu

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday January 23, 2021

Samples of 10 dead poultry birds from Dolasa village in Gujarat's Gir Somnath district have tested positive for avian influenza, officials said on Saturday.

Bird Flu: FSSAI Issues 10-Point Guide To Eat Egg And Chicken The Right Way

Sushmita Sengupta | Saturday January 23, 2021

Bird Flu: The 10-point guide aims to create awareness among FBOs and regular consumers of eggs and poultry on how to safely handle, process and consume eggs and chicken during bird flu scare.

Samples Of Birds From 16 Maharashtra Districts Positive For Avian Flu

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday January 23, 2021

Samples of birds from 16 districts of Maharashtra have tested positive for avian flu, an official from the state animal husbandry department said on Friday.

53,000 Poultry Birds To Be Culled At Punjab's Mohali To Stop Spread Of Bird Flu

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday January 21, 2021

Around 53,000 birds of two poultry farms in Punjab's Mohali are to be culled after some samples from there testing positive for avian flu, a senior official said on Thursday.