Bird flu Alert at Chennai Zoo after H5N1 infection confirmed
- H5N1 avian influenza was confirmed among aquatic birds at Arignar Anna Zoological Park in Vandalur.
- The National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases in Bhopal confirmed the infection through laboratory testing.
- Zoo authorities suspended public entry on October 22 and 23 to intensify disinfection and biosecurity measures.
- The administration is cleaning bird enclosures and strengthening precautions to prevent the infection from spreading further.
Source: ndtv.com
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