Bird Flu In Bihar’s Jehanabad? Authorities Swing Into Action After Several Crows Found Dead

Jehanabad: Scare of bird flu has gripped Bihar 's Jehanabad district after several crows were found dead, an official statement said on Friday.

The sample tests of some crows have confirmed that the birds died due to the avian influenza virus. 

"Medical tests have confirmed that some crows recently died in the Police Line and surrounding areas due to the avian influenza virus. Samples had been sent to a laboratory in Kolkata, and these were found positive for bird flu," Jehanabad District Magistrate Alankrita Pandey was quoted as saying by news agency PTI. 

Nearby Poultry Farms Being Checked

According to officials, samples are being collected from poultry firms located within a 3-kilometre radius of the spot where several wild crows were found dead. 

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The District Magistrate assured citizens that the situation is under control and there is nothing to panic about. 

“All precautionary measures are being taken by the authorities concerned in the district,” she said. 

The official said that as of now, Jehanabad has not been declared as a bird flu-affected district. 

Know More About Avian Influenza 

Avian influenza subtype A(HxNy) normally spreads in birds but can also infect humans.

According to the World Health Organisation, Human infections are primarily acquired through direct contact with infected poultry or contaminated environments. These viruses do not transmit easily from person to person.