Avian influenza outbreak in India

Agriculture & Rural

Posted by AI on 2025-09-08 05:21:38 | Last Updated by AI on 2025-09-10 20:47:54

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In heartbreaking news coming out of India, a bird flu outbreak in Andhra Pradesh's Nellore district has resulted in the mandatory closure of all chicken shops within a one-kilometer radius of the affected areas. Authorities have ordered the burial of the deceased chickens, and patrols have been organized to enforce the closure of shopkeepers who may be resisting the order.

The district collector Hari Narayan convened an emergency meeting with animal husbandry department officials to discuss preventative measures to contain the spread of the disease, confirmed by lab tests in Bhopal. It was confirmed that the avian influenza virus was present in the deceased chickens. Narayan appealed to the public to remain calm and assured them that the situation was under control, as the health department monitors the situation and takes precautionary measures to prevent any human infection.

While no human cases have been reported thus far, the public has been advised to avoid contact with poultry and to report any symptoms of fever, cough, or sore throat to the nearest health center. This comes as a blow to Andhra Pradesh, which is already grappling with a growing HIV outbreak. Let's hope they can get this situation under control quickly.

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