H5N1 bird flu confirmed in 44 dead peacocks Tumakuru Karnataka
India
44 peacocks were found dead in Tumakuru, Karnataka, and tests have confirmed H5N1 bird flu as the cause.
The news first broke on April 16, sparking worries about the virus spreading, but so far there haven't been any new cases.
Officials are keeping a close eye on things and acting fast to stop it from spreading further.
Tumakuru containment zone, health teams working
The affected villages are now inside a 10-kilometer containment zone, with nearby poultry farms on alert.
Health teams and forest officials are working together: think extra checks for flu-like symptoms and making sure hospitals have enough PPE and medicines ready.