Bird flu spread in this area of ​​the country, hundreds of crows died due to H5N1 virus; Government issued advisory

Chennai: Bird flu alert has been issued in Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu. Hundreds of crows have been found dead in Chennai. H5N1 virus has been confirmed in lab tests. In the test, the cause of death of crows has been said to be H5N1 i.e. bird flu. Health officials have issued advisories to the general public to prevent the spread of the disease. Authorities have directed that all carcasses of crows and poultry be either burnt or buried in deep pits as per biosecurity protocols to prevent infection with the H5N1 virus.

Government issued advisory

The advisory strictly advises the public to avoid touching or handling dead birds and urges them to immediately inform local authorities about any new cases. At the same time, the Union Animal Husbandry Ministry has written a letter to the Chief Secretary of Tamil Nadu asking for immediate and comprehensive field surveillance to prevent the spread of this disease.

What is H5N1?

H5N1 is a very dangerous strain of influenza A virus that mainly infects birds, especially poultry and wild birds. It is commonly known as ‘bird flu’ and can spread rapidly through bird populations. Although H5N1 primarily affects birds, it can sometimes infect humans and other animals.

How dangerous can this be?

The H5N1 virus is considered very dangerous for the general public. This virus spreads rapidly among birds. In humans, infections are rare, but when they occur, they can be serious. Many confirmed human cases have involved severe respiratory illnesses such as pneumonia.

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