The French farm ministry said on Monday that a severe strain of the H5N8 bird flu virus that has hit several countries in Europe leading to the culling of thousands of poultry was detected in wild ducks in Northern France. “A first case of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N8 was[Read More…]
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Bird flu: Delhi govt issues advisory, “don’t eat ‘half-cooked’ chicken,eggs”
The Delhi government has issued its first health advisory following bird flu cases in the capital, where it has asked people to refrain from consuming “half-cooked” chicken and chicken products, as well as “half-boiled or half-fried” eggs. This was issued after six more birds succumbed to the H5N8 virus in two locations[Read More…]
Supreme Court raps Delhi government over bird flu, govt assures ‘no threat’ to humans
After the Supreme Court pulled the Delhi government over outbreak of bird flu in the capital, Delhi government has ruled out any threat to human beings due to birdflu or avian influenza. The Supreme Court on Friday has asked the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs to work more towards cleaning[Read More…]