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10 States hit by Bird flu
10 States hit by Bird flu
- Prime Minister Modi asks all States to be on high alert
- Delhi Govt imposes ban on sale of packaged chicken
New Delhi: The Centre on Monday said bird flu has been confirmed in 10 States so far and stressed on increased surveillance around water bodies, live bird markets, zoos and poultry farms.
"Till January 11, 2021, Avian Influenza has been confirmed in 10 States of the country," the department of animal husbandry and dairying said in a statement. The outbreak was confirmed in seven states -- Kerala, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh -- as on January 10. On Monday, bird flu has also been confirmed in Delhi, Uttarakhand and Maharashtra.
PM Narendra Modi asked all States to remain alert and ensure that local administration keeps a constant vigil near places like water bodies, zoos and poultry farms.
Bird flu is causing the deaths of crows in MP, according to a report. Meanwhile, the flu has gripped at least 18 districts in the state. The Delhi government imposed a ban on sale of processed and packaged chicken brought from outside the city.
