India: Lucknow - Bird flu scare prompts Yogi to order measures to check H5 virus outbreak

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[Emphasis is mine. Lucknow, a large city in northern India, is the capital of the state of Uttar Pradesh. Population: 4 million (2024)]

August 14, 2025

Lucknow: Taking cognisance of the potential threat of bird flu, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday directed concerned departments to coordinate and take measures to prevent the prevalence of the H5 virus in the state. He said that efforts should be stepped up in all zoos, sanctuaries, national parks, etc.

On Monday, the bird flu virus was diagnosed in the poultry birds in Rampur after an estimated 15,000 chickens died.

The chief minister also instructed the health department to conduct an in-depth study of the potential impacts of H5 avian influenza on human health and present a report to prevent any chain of infection from reaching human society.

Stating that the protection of protected animals and birds is the top priority of the state govt, and any negligence will not be tolerated, the chief minister said that guidelines issued by the central and state govts should be implemented strictly in all zoos, bird sanctuaries, national parks, wetland areas, and cow shelters in the state.

He further added that zoo premises should be regularly sanitised and, if necessary, blow torching should be carried out. The chief minister has made it mandatory for health checks to be carried out for all wildlife and birds, and food should be provided only after thorough examination. To ensure protection for handlers as well, he added that duties of employees appointed in enclosures should be determined based on the risk level.

"All employees should be given detailed information about the symptoms of avian influenza, modes of infection, and preventive measures. Additionally, they should be provided with all necessary safety equipment, including PPE kits, so they can perform their duties safely," he said.

Focusing on the poultry sector, the chief minister directed that all poultry farms in the state should be strictly monitored while continuous control should be maintained over the movement of poultry products.

The state govt will be in regular touch with national institutions, including the Central Zoo Authority, National Centre for Disease Control, Ministry of Health, Department of Fisheries and Dairy, and Indian Veterinary Research Institute in Bareilly.

"Timely, coordinated, and strict action will pave the way for effective control of this potential infection. All relevant departments must work with mutual cooperation and rapid information exchange to ensure the safety of both the citizens and wildlife of the state," he said.

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/bird-flu-scare-prompts-yogi-to-ordermeasures-to-check-h5-virus-outbreak/articleshowprint/123289691.cms

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UP government sounds bird flu alert, CM orders extra vigil in zoos, other animal shelters

Updated on:13 Aug 2025, 9:55 am

LUCKNOW: In light of the alleged threat of a bird flu outbreak in western Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday issued directives to the departments concerned to coordinate and implement measures to prevent the prevalence of the H5 virus in the state.

He instructed the authorities to intensify efforts in all zoos, sanctuaries, national parks, and other protected areas. Simultaneously, the Health Department has been tasked with conducting an in-depth study on the potential impact of H5 avian influenza on human health and to present a report aimed at preventing any possible chain of infection from reaching human society.

There have been unconfirmed reports that around 15,000 poultry deaths were allegedly recorded at two poultry farms in Rampur within the past 24 hours. Emergency containment measures were implemented in Rampur district after laboratory tests confirmed an outbreak of avian influenza (bird flu).

The virus was diagnosed in poultry birds in Rampur’s Bilaspur tehsil, which borders Rudrapur in Uttarakhand, prompting the local administration to launch public awareness announcements across the city on Monday evening.

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The CM also ordered constant coordination with the Central Zoo Authority, the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), the Health Ministry, the Fisheries and Dairy Department, and the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) in Bareilly to ensure timely implementation of their recommendations.

https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2025/Aug/13/up-govt-sounds-bird-flu-alert-cm-orders-extra-vigil-in-zoos-2

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[QUOTE]Uttarakhand lit. 'Northern Land'), also known as Uttaranchal is a state in northern India. The state is bordered by Himachal Pradesh to the northwest, Tibet to the north, Nepal to the east, Uttar Pradesh to the south and southeast, with a small part touching Haryana in the west. wikipedia /QUOTE]

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U’khand districts on alert after bird flu confirmed in US Nagar, Bageshwar

Aug 17, 2025
Rudrapur/Bageshwar: Authorities in Udham Singh Nagar and Bageshwar have ordered swift containment measures after bird flu (H5N1 avian influenza) was confirmed in separate incidents, officials said on Saturday.

In Udham Singh Nagar's Kichha area, more than 2,200 birds were culled following sudden deaths at a poultry farm in Kishanpur village on Thursday. Tests at the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) in Bareilly confirmed the presence of the highly contagious H5N1 virus.
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On Friday, Pulbhata police intercepted poultry-carrying vehicles and turned them back. Samples from other farms in the area have also been sent for testing.

"We have sealed the 1 km infected zone and sanitised the area. Poultry transport has been banned and strict checking is under way at the Pulbhata border. People are advised to avoid consuming poultry products until further notice," said SDM Gaurav Pandey.
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In Bageshwar district, a similar outbreak was reported in Soli village on Friday, where dozens of chickens died under mysterious circumstances. Lab tests confirmed avian influenza. District magistrate Ashish Bhatgain ordered culling of all poultry within a 1 km radius and banned supply and sale of poultry and eggs within a 10-km radius of Soli.
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In neighbouring Almora, where no cases have been detected so far, authorities have deployed 11 rapid action teams and one rapid response team, alongside public awareness drives. Residents have been advised to avoid poultry products, while market inspections are under way to prevent supply of poultry from outside the district.

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/dehradun/ukhand-districts-on-alert-after-bird-flu-confirmed-in-us-nagar-bageshwar/articleshowprint/123337482.cms

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Sun, 17 Aug 2025 01:12 AM

Rampur News - Bird flu cases are increasing rapidly in Rampur. The Animal Husbandry Department has sent 28 samples to Bhopal in two days. Bilaspur and Swar tehsils of the district

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https://www.livehindustan.com/uttar-pradesh/rampur/story-bird-flu-outbreak-rapid-sampling-in-rampur-as-80-000-chickens-die-201755373328726.html

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[translated. emphasis is mine. Firozabad is a city near Agra in Firozabad district in the state of Uttar Pradesh in India. wikipedia]

Sat, 17 Aug 2025, 12:31:AM
Health Department alert due to suspected bird flu

Firozabad News - The health department has been on alert over the threat of bird flu in Firozabad. Help desks are being set up at district hospitals and other health centres. People suffering from fever are checked with special thermometers.

Firozabad. The health department has been put on alert on the directive of the government in view of the threat of bird flu in the state. The process of setting up help desks at other health centers besides district hospitals in the district has been started. All people suffering from fever will be checked with a special type of thermometer at the help desk. The help desk will be staffed in addition to a physician. The government has directed the health department to be fully prepared for the bird flu outbreak in the state. According to the Uttar Pradesh Medical and Health Department Directorate, help desks are being set up at District Joint Hospital, Shikohabad, all community health centres, urban primary health centers and primary health centers where patients suffering from fever will be checked with special thermometers.

The patient will be treated according to whatever is clear in the test report. The help desk will be staffed in addition to a physician. The government has made it clear that negligence in this work will not be tolerated. Meat eaters to be watched People who are vegetarians and consume meat on a daily basis are most at risk of bird flu. For now, such people have been instructed to be careful. He said to avoid consuming meat as much as possible. Mandal Commissioner directs all chief medical officers during a meeting in Agra two days ago due to fears of bird flu. Special arrangements should be made at all health centers to avoid bird flu and people should be made aware of it. There is no fear of bird flu in the district but the health department has completed all its preparations on the directives of the government. -Dr Rambadan Ram Chief Medical Officer

https://www.livehindustan.com/uttar-pradesh/firozabad/story-health-department-alert-as-bird-flu-threatens-uttar-pradesh-201755370870963.amp.html

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[Emphasis is mine. Dehradun district is a district in Garhwal which is a part of Uttarakhand state in northern India. wikipedia]

August 17, 2025
Poultry products from UP banned in Dehradun district amid bird flu scare


Dehradun, 14 Aug: Following the confirmation of a bird flu outbreak in Uttar Pradesh, the Dehradun district administration is on high alert. To prevent the spread of the disease, District Magistrate Savin Bansal today held a crucial meeting with all officials concerned at the District Collectorate and directed them to remain vigilant and act in a coordinated manner. Avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, is a highly contagious viral disease that primarily affects birds but can, though rarely, spread to humans.

The DM instructed the Animal Husbandry Department to take random samples from all 170 poultry farms in the district within three days and send them for testing as a precautionary measure. Bansal also directed the department to maintain regular surveillance of these farms and activate the rapid response teams. The Forest Department was asked to monitor birds near ponds, lakes, and rivers and to immediately inform the veterinary department if any dead or sick birds are found.

During the meeting, the DM also clarified that as no cases of bird flu have been reported from poultry farms in the district so far, there are no restrictions on them for now. He also asked the Sainik Kalyan Adhikari to alert the Army and paramilitary force headquarters located in the district.

The DM instructed the police department to set up check posts at all border points adjacent to Uttar Pradesh and to prohibit the entry of live chickens, chicken meat, and eggs from outside the state until further orders. He also directed the officials to immediately seal any unauthorised meat shops operating in the district. Furthermore, the DM also instructed all the Sub-Divisional Magistrates (SDMs), the veterinary officers, and the municipal bodies within the district to hold meetings with poultry farm associations and chicken meat traders in their respective areas to raise awareness.

The meeting was also attended by Chief Development Officer Abhinav Shah, City Magistrate Pratyush Singh, SDM Kumkum Joshi, Deputy Municipal Commissioner Santosh Kumar Pandey, Chief Medical Officer Dr Mukesh Kumar Sharma, Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) Dr SC Joshi, and other officials from relevant departments.

https://garhwalpost.in/poultry-produ...ird-flu-scare/

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[translated. Haldwani is the largest city of Kumaon. It is also the second most populous city in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. Gaulapar is a Village within the City]
Sun, 17 Aug 2025

haldwani bird flu spreading doubt hundreds of dead chickens found in gaulapaar

August 17, 2025
Hundreds of dead chickens found in Gaulapar, panic, bird flu alert issued in the district

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Latest News, Haldwani, August 17, Hundreds of dead chickens were found in the Gaulapar area of Haldwani, causing panic among the villagers. The chickens have been dumped in the last two to three days among the bushes at three or four locations near the international stadium. The dead chickens have been infested and the stench has spread throughout the area. Villagers feared it could be a case of bird flu

Nainital Chief Veterinary Officer Dr. Dinesh Joshi said the department had received information about dead chickens being dumped in Gaulapar. Samples are being taken after inspecting the spot. It is being investigated where the dead chickens were brought from and why they died. Currently, an alert has been declared over bird flu across the district.
Appeal for vigilance

People are appealed not to touch sick or dead birds and avoid contact with infected birds. Eat only well-cooked meat. Regular hand washing, wearing masks and maintaining hygiene are emphasized. Poultry farm workers have been instructed to wear protective equipment and check the quality of eggs and chickens when buying them.

sampling and disposal of dead chickens

According to the Chief Veterinary Officer, sampling of chickens is continuing across the district. Veterinary officers have been directed to investigate on suspicion. The dead chickens found in Gaulapar have been buried by the Animal Husbandry Department by digging pits with bleaching powder to avoid the risk of stench and infection. The department has appealed to the public not to throw dead chickens in the open and to lodge a complaint immediately if they see such a situation.

https://navinsamachar.com/stir-in-gaulapar-hundreds-of-dead-chickens-alert/

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Animal Husbandry Department Uttarakhand
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Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries, Uttarakhand

Yesterday at 8:01 AM ·

Today 16/08/2025 Chief Veterinary Officer Mr. Tehari Garhwal Dr. D. What. Online meeting of all veterinarians of the district was organized by Sharma.
All veterinarians were directed in the meeting to be vigilant in the area and ensure following the guidelines. The meeting discussed measures to prevent the spread of bird flu (avian influenza) and reduce its effects and essential prevention guidelines were given.
Chief Veterinarian Sir instructed to form Rapid Response Team and 09 Colors Team in the district.
Instructions were given to immediately send the demand of all necessary safety equipment including essential materials and PPE kits.
On the order of the District Collector by the Chief Veterinarian Sir, all veterinarians were instructed to coordinate with police department and transportation department and transport of chicken birds/meat and eggs through district entry check post Instructions given to ban for two weeks period.
Detailed information regarding the symptoms of Avian influenza, infection methods, prevention measures, sampling and process of transporting samples, survey related work was given.

https://www.facebook.com/pashudhanUK?locale=hi_IN

Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries, Uttarakhand

Yesterday at 8:00 AM ·
दिनांक 15 अगस्त 2025 को जिलाधिकारी पिथौरागढ की अध्यक्षता में Avian Influenza के संबंध में बैठक का आयोजन किया गया जिसमें मुख्य बिकास अधिकारी महोदय, पुलिस अधीक्षक, मुख्य चिकित्सा अधिकारी सहित जिला पंचायत, नगर निगम, लोक निर्माण बिभाग सहित समस्त बिभगों के अधिकारी उपस्थित रहे।

A meeting was organized on 15th August 2025 under the chairmanship of District Collector Pithoragarh regarding Avian Influenza in which officers from all departments including Chief Development Officer, Superintendent of Police, Chief Medical Officer including District Panchayat, Municipal Corporation, Public Works Department were present.

https://www.facebook.com/pashudhanUK?locale=hi_IN

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(I do not have this City highlighted in my notes. I believe it is a new confirmed location. I'm not convinced by the article that it is confirmed. It is Uttarakhand (State) Udham Singh Nagar (District) bordered on the South & West.
[Moradabad is a major industrial city of Uttar Pradesh and one of India's biggest. Wikipedia]

Moradabad Bird Flu: Bird flu alert in Moradabad! Rampur...
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Moradabad Bird Flu News: After confirmation of bird flu in Moradabad, the administration has banned chicken and eggs coming from Rampur and Uttarakhand.

Moradabad bird flu rampur uttarakhand chicken egg ban: Moradabad administration has banned chicken and eggs coming from Rampur and Uttarakhand, as bird flu has been confirmed in chickens in Bilaspur of Rampur district. The health department has also increased its surveillance and strictness in this regard. The administration has clarified that this ban will remain in force until the report of these areas comes negative.

Samples from poultry farms sent to lab
On the instructions of DM Anuj Singh, a team of doctors led by the Chief Veterinary Officer inspected five poultry farms of Chhajlat block. No irregularities were found in the initial inspection. After this, a total of 35 samples were taken from the poultry farms of Chhajlat and Pakbara and sent to the lab for testing. This step is being taken to ensure that there is no confirmation of bird flu in Moradabad district.

https://www.patrika.com/moradabad-news/moradabad-bird-flu-rampur-uttarakhand-chicken-egg-ban-19874030

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[It is not confirmed in Moradabad]
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After confirmation of bird flu in chickens in Bilaspur of Rampur district, panic has spread in other districts. On the instructions of DM Anuj Singh, a team of doctors under the leadership of Chief Veterinary Officer examined the chickens and hens of five poultry farms of Chhajlat block but no irregularities were found. After this, 35 samples were taken from the poultry farms of Chhajlat and Pakbara and sent to the lab for examination. There are 26 poultry farms in the district. To be cautious, veterinary officers have advised the poultry farm operators to maintain proper cleanliness. In this matter, the DM held a meeting with the department officials and decided to ban the chicken and eggs coming from Rampur. Along with this, the report was sent to the government. The government gave instructions to ban the chicken coming from Uttarakhand and Rampur. The Chief Veterinary Officer of the district, Sunil Dutt Prajapati confirmed that a ban has also been imposed on bringing and sending eggs from Uttarakhand and Rampur because Moradabad is safe in the investigation so far. However, it will take at least three months for the negative report of the bird flu area to come. This ban will continue for many months. A large quantity of chicken and eggs come from Uttarakhand and Rampur.

https://www.amarujala.com/uttar-pradesh/moradabad/ban-imposed-on-the-arrival-of-chicken-and-eggs-from-rampur-and-uttarakhand-in-moradabad-moradabad-news-c-15-1-mbd1014-710447-2025-08-18

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Bird Flu: Villagers broke the barriers in the infected zone, traffic resumed

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11 hours ago — Rampur News - The administration broke the barrier near the bird flu affected poultry farm in Bilaspur and made the road smooth. The administration had forbidden going to the infected zone for 21 days, but the villagers broke the barriers and started the traffic.

https://www.livehindustan.com/uttar-pradesh/rampur/story-bird-flu-alert-authorities-struggle-to-enforce-restrictions-in-bilaspur-201755730546695.html

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Translation, [too busy on his cell phone to wear gloves...]
8/23/25

Poultry farms affected by bird flu in Bilaspur: Spraying of medicine and sanitization on two farms, will remain closed for three months

The administration has taken strict action against two poultry farms affected by bird flu in Bilaspur of Rampur district. On the instructions of SDM Arun Kumar, the team of Health and Animal Husbandry Department visited both the farms on Saturday.

The team first reached Captain Poultry Farm located in village Sihor. Here medicines were sprayed and sanitization was done. After this, the team inspected Maharaja Poultry Farm located in village Chanden. There too medicines were sprayed and sanitization was done.

https://www.bhaskar.com/local/uttar-pradesh/rampur/bilaspur/news/poultry-farm-affected-by-bird-flu-in-bilaspur-135743136.html