bird flu

06 Feb

Bird flu alert in Chennai: Hundreds of crows found dead, H5N1 confirmed

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabbird flu

Nafional Times Bureau :- Chennai is on high alert after authorities confirmed an outbreak of the H5N1 virus, commonly known as bird flu, following the discovery of hundreds of dead crows across the city in recent days. Health and animal welfare officials have moved swiftly to contain the spread, issuing advisories to the public and enforcing strict biosecurity measures. Authorities have directed that all dead crows and poultry carcasses must be either incinerated or buried deeply to prevent further transmission. Residents have been strictly warned not to touch or handle dead birds and are urged to report any sightings immediately…

27 Feb

First Cases of H5N1 Bird Flu Found in Domestic Cats in Madhya Pradesh

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjabavian influenza, bird flu, domestic cats, H5N1, Madhya Pradesh

Bhopal, February 27, 2025 – In a first for India, domestic cats in Madhya Pradesh’s Chhindwara district have tested positive for the H5N1 avian influenza virus. However, officials confirmed that their owners remain unaffected. The virus was detected in three to four cats whose samples were sent to the ICAR-National Institute of High-Security Animal Diseases (NIHSAD) in Bhopal in January. Following the positive results, health authorities quarantined and monitored the owners, but all tested negative for the virus. While this ensures that human transmission has not yet been detected, experts remain cautious about potential risks. Scientists from NIHSAD and the…