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Home / News / India News / Delhi bird flu death toll hits 77
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    Delhi bird flu death toll hits 77

    Written by
    Mansi Motwani
    Edited by
    Vaneet Randhawa
    Last updated on Oct 31, 2016, 07:08 pm
    Delhi bird flu death toll hits 77
  • Authorities recovered four dead crows from Shakti Sthal, taking the death toll of birds afflicted by avian influenza to 77.

    Authorities have not confirmed that the dead birds had avian influenza and have sent the carcasses for testing to the animal diseases laboratory in Bhopal.

    Delhi zoo is to remain shut and authorities said it would take at least 3 months to re-open.

  • In this article
    The H5N1 virus Symptoms and treatment for bird flu Fatalities Bird flue scare shuts Deer Park in the capital Rapid death of birds in Delhi Efforts taken by the Delhi Government Collecting samples No need for panic Delhi Government: Safe to eat chicken 17 more ducks die in Delhi's Deer Park Bird flu: Experts wary of migratory birds Delhi Bird flu death toll hits 73 Delhi bird flu death toll hits 77
  • Bird Flu

    The H5N1 virus

    The H5N1 virus
  • Bird flu, also known as Avian Influenza or avian flu, refers to the influenza virus that has adapted to birds as carriers.

    Although adapted to birds, the Avian Influenza can also be transmitted onto human beings and further sustain person-to-person transmission.

    Viruses A(H5N1) and A(H7N9) are those that are capable of affecting human beings.

  • Information

    Symptoms and treatment for bird flu

    Symptoms and treatment for bird flu
  • The most common symptoms of having being infected with the bird flu virus include sudden and severe cough, cold, high fever and shortness of breath.

    These symptoms can pave their way to pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome, multiple organ failure and acute kidney injury.

    Treatment for bird flu is similar to that of swine flu; taking Tamiflu, avoiding self-medication and instantly consulting a specialist.

  • Data

    Fatalities

  • Between the years 2003 and 2016, 856 instances of bird flu in human beings were recorded, out of which 452 died.

  • 21 Oct 2016

    Bird flue scare shuts Deer Park in the capital

    Bird flue scare shuts Deer Park in the capital
  • On Thursday, the Deer Park in Hauz Khas, Delhi, was shut down on the suspicious death of two birds inside it.

    The Deer Park has become the second birding place in Delhi (after Delhi Zoo) to be on lock-down due to bird-flu scares.

    The death toll of birds currently stands at 18, with many birds being discovered dead in various locations.

  • Deaths

    Rapid death of birds in Delhi

    Rapid death of birds in Delhi
  • The shutting down of Deer Park was triggered by the death of 10 birds at the Delhi Zoo.

    3 out of these 10 birds were local migratory birds and tested positive for bird flu.

    After inspecting birding sites in the capital, 2 more birds were found dead in the zoo.

    3 crows were found dead in Sunder Nagar and 1 in Tughlakabad.

  • Efforts

    Efforts taken by the Delhi Government

    Efforts taken by the Delhi Government
  • A 23-member committee has been created to look into bird flu outbreaks in Delhi.

    On Thursday, 4 Rapid Response Teams were formed; these teams included veterinarians, officials from the animal husbandry industry along with civic body officials.

  • Quote

    Collecting samples

  • District Animal Husbandry officer Dr. HC Dandotiya said, "On Wednesday, we collected around 50 samples from various parks and some more were collected on Thursday. Results will come in 5-7 days. We will then compile a final report and take necessary action."

  • Supervision

    No need for panic

    No need for panic
  • Delhi Rural Development Minister, Gopal Rai said, "There is no need for panic now. We are continuously monitoring the situation in every birding site. The government will issue guidelines to Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) to spread awareness.

    Additional Director of Internal Medicine at Fortis Research Institute said that it is possible for a human to get affected only by direct exposure to infected poultry/individuals.

  • 23 Oct 2016

    Delhi Government: Safe to eat chicken

    Delhi Government: Safe to eat chicken
    Credits:
  • State development minister Gopal Rai announced that the National Institute of High-Security Animal Diseases in Bhopal had ascertained that the dead birds had the H5N8 virus (3 of 8) and not the feared H5N1.

    H5N8 virus is not very harmful to humans.

    He said, "chicken was safe to eat." However, he said it was too early to rule out H5N1.

  • 24 Oct 2016

    17 more ducks die in Delhi's Deer Park

    17 more ducks die in Delhi's Deer Park
  • Sources stated that 17 more ducks have died of suspected bird flu in Delhi's Deer Park, adding to the 6 birds that had died of the disease earlier.

    The park has been shut until further notice by government officials.

    Delhi's animal husbandry minister, Gopal Rai has ordered authorities to bury the carcasses of infected birds deep and carry out disinfection processes.

  • 26 Oct 2016

    Bird flu: Experts wary of migratory birds

    Bird flu: Experts wary of migratory birds
  • The incoming flock of migratory birds in the capital has made experts apprehensive about the spread of the H5N1 virus.

    The Yamuna Biodiversity Park received 400 local migratory birds and the Delhi Zoo and the Okhla sanctuary are also noticing the arrival of migratory birds.

    According to ornithologists, mixing of these birds may lead to the virus spreading if appropriate precautions aren't taken.

  • 29 Oct 2016

    Delhi Bird flu death toll hits 73

    Delhi Bird flu death toll hits 73
  • Three more birds died of suspected avian influenza, two at Shakti Sthal and one at Paschim Vihar DDA Park, taking the total death toll to 73.

    All government departments have been asked to spread lime powder around dead birds and spray sodium hypochlorite at places where birds gather.

    Delhi zoo and several parks in the city have been shut.

  • 31 Oct 2016

    Delhi bird flu death toll hits 77

    Delhi bird flu death toll hits 77
  • Authorities recovered four dead crows from Shakti Sthal, taking the death toll of birds afflicted by avian influenza to 77.

    Authorities have not confirmed that the dead birds had avian influenza and have sent the carcasses for testing to the animal diseases laboratory in Bhopal.

    Delhi zoo is to remain shut and authorities said it would take at least 3 months to re-open.

  • Delhi Government
  • Gopal Rai
  • Hauz Khas
  • Delhi Zoo
  • Deer Park
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