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Delhi zoo sends samples of animals for test
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Three days after eight Asiatic lions in Hyderabad tested positive for COVID-19, the Delhi zoo on Friday said it has sent samples of some animals, including a lion, to the Indian Veterinary Research Institute in Bareilly “as a precautionary measure”.
Zoo Director Ramesh Pandey said all protocols are being followed as per the guidelines of the Central Zoo Authority.
“We are vigilant and doing the needful. Samples of some animals, including a lion, have been sent to IVRI. Nothing adverse has been informed or reported so far. Detailed reports are awaited,” he said in a statement.
Bird flu spreads to 10 states; Centre allays fears of transmission to humans
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Last Updated: Jan 11, 2021, 09:04 PM IST
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked all state governments to remain alert and ensure a constant vigil near places such as water bodies, zoos and poultry farms.
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NEW DELHI: Hundreds of birds were reported dead in different parts of the country on Monday as the raging bird flu spread to 10 states and Union Territories, prompting several control measures and a government assurance that there are no scientific reports of the virus transmission to humans.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked all state governments to remain alert and ensure a constant vigil near places such as water bodies, zoos and poultry farms.
Over 4.3k birds die due to flu in 19 days across Rajasthan
In past 19 days, the death toll of birds due to suspected avian influenza virus has touched 4,390. The bird flu has been found in 16 districts. On Wednesday, 443 bird deaths were reported in the state and 62 samples out of 251 sent were found positive.
12:57 (IST) Jan 13
Avian influenza scare: 17 more birds found dead in Indore
Amidst increasing spread of H5N8 avian influenza that was first confirmed in Indore, the district on Tuesday reported unusual death of 17 birds including 10 crows. Read full story
11:15 (IST) Jan 13
Rajasthan: Avian flu in 16 districts, 626 birds die in a day
More than 30 birds were found dead at different places in and around Rishikesh. (Representational)
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Amid an avian influenza scare in several states, nearly 200 birds, mostly crows, have been found dead in Uttarakhand s Dehradun and Rishikesh, officials said on Monday.
A total of 165 birds were found dead in different parts of Dehradun on Sunday, including 121 crows in the Bhandari Bagh area only.
There were 162 crows, two pigeons and an eagle among the dead birds found in Dehradun, Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Rajiv Dhiman said.
Chief Wildlife Warden JS Suhag said the samples of the dead birds have been sent to the Indian Veterinary Research Institute in Bareilly to ascertain the cause of their death.