Bengaluru: A case of H5N1 bird flu (bird flu) has been confirmed at the Poultry Training Center at Matkur village in Hesaraghatta. According to the Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Dinesh Gundu Rao, immediate measures have been taken to bring the situation under control.
So far, no human cases have been reported, according to officials. The results were confirmed on April 14 and the Rapid Response Team visited the site on April 16 and zones were established. An infected zone was created for the radius of three kilometers from the area and the surveillance zone, the radius of 10 kilometers.
On April 15, in cooperation with the Livestock Department, 7,444 chickens, about 14,000 eggs and 2,250 kilograms of poultry feed were destroyed.
About 10 staff members involved in this process have been quarantined and are under medical observation with Oseltamivir medication. This place has been declared a restricted area for one year.
The Ministry of Health is actively monitoring the situation. Within a radius of 3 km there are two villages with a population of 3,422 inhabitants. In the surveillance area 3 to 10 kilometers, there are 17 villages with a total population of 22,395 inhabitants.
Health workers and ASHA workers to conduct daily visits for the next ten days to monitor fever symptoms. Hospitals have been instructed to report suspected cases immediately. Strict orders have been issued to ensure an adequate supply of PPE kits, masks, Oseltamivir, VTM and throat swabs at Hesaraghatta and Sonnenahalli Primary Health Centers (PHC).
“The virus was detected in the primary inspection. We have moved swiftly to isolate the area and eliminate the risk,” said a senior veterinary officer. f.
The Livestock Department has asked residents and poultry farmers in the surrounding areas to immediately report any unusual bird deaths as they work to sanitize the area.
What is H5N1?
H5N1 is a respiratory virus found in birds. According to Prof Veeregowda BM of Bengaluru Veterinary College, there have been no reported human cases in Karnataka and no case of human-to-human spread of the disease.
Safe to consume eggs and chicken?
Prof Veeregowda said it is safe to consume boiled or conventionally cooked meat and eggs, as viruses and bacteria cannot survive high temperatures. However, half-cooked or raw poultry products should be avoided.”
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Instructions for citizens
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Avoid contact: Stay away from sick or dead birds.
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Report suspicions: If you notice anything unusual about health or animals, inform the Animal Husbandry or Health Department immediately.
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Food Safety: Consume only well-cooked poultry and eggs.
