Page 3 - Latest Updates on Bird Flu
Bird flu death alarms medical fraternity, but human transmission rare
Rs 90,000 cr poultry industry in a fix as curbs on sale or production of eggs and chicken could devastate its revenues
 "Bird flu death alarms medical fraternity, but human transmission rare")
Human-to-human transmission of bird flu rare, no need to panic: AIIMS chief
AIIMS chief Dr Randeep Guleria on Wednesday said that human-to-human transmission of the H5N1 virus is very rare and there is no need to panic.
 "Human-to-human transmission of bird flu rare, no need to panic: AIIMS chief")
12-year-old boy suffering from bird flu succumbs at AIIMS in Delhi
A 12-year-old boy suffering from bird flu died at AIIMS in the national capital recently, official sources said on Tuesday.
 "12-year-old boy suffering from bird flu succumbs at AIIMS in Delhi")
Demand for eggs bounces back amid 2nd Covid wave
The demand for eggs, which had fallen during January-February due to the bird flu outbreak, has bounced back with rise in consumption of key poultry commodity, according to government officials.
 "Demand for eggs bounces back amid 2nd Covid wave")
China reports first human case of H10N3 bird flu in Jiangsu province
The country reported the first case of human infection with the H10N3 strain of bird flu from the country's eastern Jiangsu province, China's National Health Commission said
 "China reports first human case of H10N3 bird flu in Jiangsu province")
Delhi zoo sees animal deaths fall to 3-yr-low amid Covid, bird flu shutdown
The Delhi zoo recorded 125 animal deaths in 2020-21, the lowest in the last three years, officials said here
 "Delhi zoo sees animal deaths fall to 3-yr-low amid Covid, bird flu shutdown")
Avian Influenza: Samples sent to NIHSAD Bhopal for tests found negative
Surveillance samples, which were sent to NIHSAD Bhopal for the tests of Avian Influenza on March 4, has been found negative as per the report received late Wednesday
Russia confirms first case of human infection with H5N8 strain of bird flu
"All the seven people that I have mentioned feel fine, they had only mild clinical symptoms," Popova assured
 "Russia confirms first case of human infection with H5N8 strain of bird flu")
No permission given for use of vaccine against bird flu, says Govt
India has not given permission for use of any vaccine against bird flu nor other countries like the US and UK, the government informed Parliament on Friday
 "No permission given for use of vaccine against bird flu, says Govt")
190 pigeons found dead in Ahmedabad city; bird flu suspected to be cause
The birds were found dead over a period of two days
 "190 pigeons found dead in Ahmedabad city; bird flu suspected to be cause")
Maharashtra flu scare: 119 birds found dead, samples sent for tests
Maharashtra Animal Husbandry department officials on Saturday said 119 birds have been found dead across the state
 "Maharashtra flu scare: 119 birds found dead, samples sent for tests")
Bird flu in poultry confirmed in SAS Nagar district of Punjab: Centre
Bird flu in poultry birds has been confirmed in Sahibzada Ajit Singh (SAS) Nagar district of Punjab on Thursday, according to a central government report.
Best of BS Opinion: Correct course on tariffs, regulating NBFCs, and more
Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day
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When animals can be poison
A notable feature of the emerging trend is the preponderance of infections transmitted to humans from animals
Bird flu in poultry confirmed from two places in Maharashtra's Yavatmal
The Centre on Sunday said bird flu in poultry birds has been confirmed from two places in Yavatmal district of Maharashtra while in a crow sample in Delhi
Bird flu: Properly cooked poultry meat, eggs safe to eat, says FSSAI
The document suggests that proper cooking inactivates the virus present inside meat and eggs
Bird flu outbreak reported in 13 states so far, says Centre
Cases of bird flu have been confirmed in 13 states so far of which of which Avian Influenza has been reported in poultry birds from nine states while in wild birds from 12 states
160 birds, mostly crows, found dead across Rajasthan amid avian flu scare
A total of 160 birds, mostly crows, were found dead in various districts of Rajasthan on Saturday, taking the count of such avian deaths recorded in the state so far to 6,450
Avian influenza confirmed in 9 states for poultry birds, says Centre
The influenza has been confirmed in 12 states for crow, migratory and wild birds till January 23
Bird flu in poultry confirmed in few more places in Maha, MP, Chhattisgarh
Bird flu cases have been confirmed in poultry birds in a few more districts of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh
 "Bird flu in poultry confirmed in few more places in Maha, MP, Chhattisgarh")
