Bird flu risk among Corona: 4.85 lakh birds died in 10 days in the country, infection spread in 4 states including MP and Rajasthan

Posted on 6th Jan 2021 by rohit kumar

The effect of corona is decreasing in the country, but the effect of bird flu is increasing in many states. 4.84 lakh 775 birds have died across the country in 10 days. Bird flu has been confirmed in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, and Kerala. Reports are to come in Haryana, where 4 lakh chickens have died in 10 days. 53 birds have died in Gujarat, but no bird flu has been confirmed. Delhi is on alert. Because of the increasing cases, the central government has created a control room in Delhi, which will be in touch with the states.

 

Madhya Pradesh: Ban on poultry business from southern states

 

Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan called an emergency meeting on Wednesday because of the risk of bird flu. He directed to monitor at the district level. It was decided in the meeting to stop the poultry business from some states of South India for a few days.

400 crows have died in 10 districts of the state. Bird flu has been confirmed in 155 crows killed in Indore. Between 23 December and 3 January, 100 crows died in Mandsaur, 112 in Agar Malwa, and 13 in Khargone. Bird flu was first detected in the state on December 29.

Mandsaur Animal Husbandry Department official, Dr. Manish Ingol, says that a sample of 4 ravens has confirmed flu. The medical team will investigate within 1 km of the area of ​​infection.

Rajasthan: Bird flu confirmed in 4 districts

 

After Jhalawar, bird flu was confirmed on Tuesday in Jaipur, Kota, and Baran. 246 more crows died in the last 24 hours in the state. A total of 717 crows have been killed so far. 212 chickens were found dead in Ramganjmandi, Kota.

A total of 110 samples have been sent to Bhopal for National High-Security Animal Disease Institute (Nishad). Of these, 40 were reported, of which 25 are positive. All 15 samples of Jodhpur have come negative. Bird flu was first confirmed in the state on 31 December.

Himachal: Ban on sale of fish and chicken in 4 areas of Kangra

 

Bar-headed goose and other birds killed in Pong Dam Lake Sanctuary have been confirmed by bird flu. After Jalandhar, Palampur Lab, now reports from Bhopal have also found H5N1 avian influenza.

The first case of birds dying in Himachal was revealed on 28 December. So far, 2403 migratory birds have been killed in the state.

The state government, along with issuing alerts, has increased its activity to control the situation. The sale of fish, poultry, and eggs has been banned in four sub-divisions of Kangra.

Kerala: Bird flu declared state disaster

 

Alappuzha and Kottayam districts of Kerala have reported bird flu cases. The government has declared it a state disaster. A high alert has also been issued.

12 thousand ducks have died due to bird flu in the state. In areas where there have been cases of bird flu, orders have been given to kill 40 thousand birds.

Gujarat: 53 birds died, but no bird flu confirmed

 

On Monday, 53 birds were found dead near a dam in Junagadh. However, the government is denying the outbreak of bird flu.

The government says that the autopsy report of two birds showed poisoning.

Haryana: More than 4 lakh chickens died

 

The Animal Husbandry and Dairying Department has admitted that more than 4 lakh chickens died in 20 poultry farms of the Barwala area of ​​Panchkula. Now advisory has also been issued.

Samples have been sent to Jalandhar for investigation, report is awaited. If bird flu comes to the fore, then the number of birds dying in the country will reach above 4.84 lakhs.

The government has issued an advisory saying that in areas where there is no disease, poultry products can be cooked and eaten.

Delhi: Alert issued

 

The Delhi government is also on alert after bird flu deaths have been reported in many states.

Following the guidelines of the Central Government, the Delhi Government has also issued instructions taking precautionary steps.

The State Nodal Animal Husbandry Department has been asked to immediately report any case of bird death.

 

What are the symptoms and how dangerous for humans?

 

Symptoms of bird flu are similar to the common flu, such as breathing problems, feeling of vomiting, fever, runny nose, muscles, lower abdomen, and headache.

In humans, the disease is caused by the very close proximity of chickens and infected birds. Its virus (avian influenza) is spread in humans through the eyes, nose, and mouth.

This virus is very dangerous and can even kill humans. Experts say that if the virus causes pneumonia in humans, then it becomes dangerous.

According to Senior Professor (Medicine) Dr. Raman Sharma, there is also a cure for it. The medicine given in swine flu also works on this. People need not be afraid.

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