Delhi zoo shut down after bird flu deaths
The flu has been diagnosed as H5 avian influenza and the zoo has been closed for the time being, minister Gopal Rai said
Written by Sarah Hafeez , Kaunain Sheriff M | New Delhi | Published:October 19, 2016 12:13 am
The National Zoological Park (Delhi zoo) was shut down indefinitely Tuesday following confirmation that the death of at least eight water birds recently was due to bird flu, said sources. The death of a few ducks had been noticed about ?four to five days? ago and a few pelicans were also found dead later, the sources added, terming the shutdown a ?precautionary measure?.
Development and General Administration Minister Gopal Rai said, ?Officials in charge of the zoo informed us about the flu infecting birds. The flu has been diagnosed as H5 avian influenza. The zoo has been closed for now and we are taking all necessary measures.?
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The flu has been diagnosed as H5 avian influenza and the zoo has been closed for the time being, minister Gopal Rai said
Written by Sarah Hafeez , Kaunain Sheriff M | New Delhi | Published:October 19, 2016 12:13 am
The National Zoological Park (Delhi zoo) was shut down indefinitely Tuesday following confirmation that the death of at least eight water birds recently was due to bird flu, said sources. The death of a few ducks had been noticed about ?four to five days? ago and a few pelicans were also found dead later, the sources added, terming the shutdown a ?precautionary measure?.
Development and General Administration Minister Gopal Rai said, ?Officials in charge of the zoo informed us about the flu infecting birds. The flu has been diagnosed as H5 avian influenza. The zoo has been closed for now and we are taking all necessary measures.?
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