Highlights
Bird flu has been confirmed in 10 states so far.
The Centre has stressed on increased surveillance around water bodies, live bird markets, zoos and poultry farms.
The Centre on Monday said that bird flu has been confirmed in 10 states so far and stressed on increased surveillance around water bodies, live bird markets, zoos and poultry farms. Till January 11, 2021, Avian Influenza has been confirmed in 10 states of the country, the department of animal husbandry and dairying said in a statement.
The outbreak of bird flu was confirmed in seven states Kerala, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh as on January 10. On Monday, bird flu has also been confirmed in Delhi, Uttarakhand and Maharashtra.
Bird flu cases spread to six states, Centre calls for awareness on safety of poultry products
ANI / Updated: Jan 9, 2021, 10:37 IST
As
bird
flu or
avian influenza outbreak has spread to six states in the country, the Centre has requested states and Union Territories (UTs) to increase awareness regarding the safety of
poultry or poultry products. It has also issued appropriate advisories to restore consumer confidence affected by rumors is put to rest.
These six include Kerala, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, and Gujarat. Awareness among poultry farmers and the general public (consumers of eggs and chicken) about the disease is of foremost importance. Communication from Secretary (AHD) has been sent to Health Ministry to restore consumer confidence in consumption of chicken and eggs, the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying said.