NEW DELHI: Bird flu cases have been reported in several states across India severely impacting winged populations
Union animal husbandry and dairying minister Giriraj Singh on Monday urged people to not pay heed to rumours about bird flu.
He said there is no risk to humans if the animal or poultry products are cooked properly before consuming.
Cases of bird flu have been confirmed by Kerala, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Delhi in the county.
The ministry on Sunday said that the central teams formed for monitoring the spread of bird flu are visiting the affected sites.
Odisha govt mounts strict vigil to check Bird Flu ANI | Updated: Jan 08, 2021 05:02 IST
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], January 8 (ANI): The Odisha government on Thursday directed the District Collectors, veterinary and forest officials to maintain active surveillance and monitor birds for any sign of suspected avian influenza (Bird Flu) and appropriate measures for controlling it, on priority.
Migratory birds are the carriers of Avian Influenza and it spreads through faecal droppings, shared feed and drinking water of the birds, the Odisha government said in a release.
In Odisha, water bodies like Chilika lake, Anshupalake, Bhitarkanika Wild Life Sanctuary, and Hirakud Dam are the places where there is concentration of migratory birds, they added.