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bird flu in biharbird flu) has knocked. Samples were taken after the death of a large number of chickens in Barari, Bhagalpur. The sample was sent to the National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases, Bhopal for examination. Bird flu in thisH5N1) Viral detection has been confirmed. The area up to one kilometer in Barari area has been declared infected by the district administration. DM Subrata Kumar Sen told that in the samples of poultry area avian influenza virus (H5N1) has been confirmed. In such a situation, while issuing a warning regarding the flu, an alert has been declared. He told that chickens are being killed for the prevention of the disease. Also, the eggs have to be destroyed.
Chicken meat will not be sold in 10 km
DM Subrata Kumar told that where bird flu has been confirmed, an area of one km has been declared infected. Along with this, the number of chickens, ducks and other birds is being assessed in the area of 9 km radius. Whereas, poultry farms and shops selling chicken meat have been closed in an area of 10 km from the affected area. Along with this, the grains used in the poultry farm are also being destroyed. The SOP issued by the Central Government regarding the virus is being followed.
Rapid Response Team is handling the responsibility
In view of the seriousness of bird flu, a rapid response team has been formed. All equipment like PPE kits have been made available to this team for safety. The team will also do the work of killing the birds. For this, three teams have been formed. The work of killing birds is being done in ward number 27, 28 and 29 of the corporation. The DM told that the team will assess the damage for distribution of compensation to the affected. To keep an eye on the situation, the SDO office and the City DSP have been instructed to set up a control room outside one km.
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