Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Aditynath has asked officials to remain extra vigilant amid avian influenza or Bird flu outbreak in the state. The Chief Minister said, bird flu cases should be tested at the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) in Bareilly. Meanwhile, a meeting of the state level task force chaired by the Chief Secretary took place yesterday to deal with the bird flu outbreak in the state.<br />''&nbsp;<br />''Till date, cases of bird flu have been found only in Kanpur zoo. AIR correspondent reports Chief secretary has asked to make everyone aware about the disease and inform them about the dos and don'ts about the avian influenza. He asked all departments to take every step to prevent this disease.<br />''Anyone in the state can inform about the death of birds at the emergency numbers and CM helpline numbers. A 24*7contol room has also been established.<br />''&nbsp;<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Meanwhile admission in all districts of state is on high and teams have been formed for random sampling of birds. People have been advised to report if they found that birds are dying or colour of their body is changing. Special attention is being paid in Kanpur and surrounding districts.&nbsp;</span><br />
News On AIR | January 12, 2021 9:41 AM
Uttar Pradesh CM asks officials to remain extra vigilant amid Bird flu outbreak