Kanpur zoo shut after bird flu confirmed in dead fowls Indefinite ban imposed on transport, entry of poultry products
The Kanpur Zoological Park has been closed for visitors till further orders after samples taken from two dead birds found there tested positive for the avian influenza virus, an official said on Sunday.
The area up to one kilometre of the zoo has been declared an infected zone and the culling of birds has begun there, said Additional District Magistrate (City) Atul Kumar. Four fowls and two parrots were found dead in the zoo in the last five days. Of these, two birds tested positive, Kumar said.
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The chief minister asked officials to relieve the IVR I (Indian Veterinary Research Institute), Bareilly of all responsibilities relating to COVID-19 so that it can concentrate on bird flu and its testing, an official release issued here said.
In view of this, there is a need to take extra precautions for the bird flu scare, he said.
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday directed officials to remain alert in view of bird flu cases being reported in some parts of the country.
The chief minister asked officials to relieve the IVR I (Indian Veterinary Research Institute), Bareilly of all responsibilities relating to COVID-19 so that it can concentrate on bird flu and its testing, an official release issued here said.