Taking all steps to prevent bird flu: Delhi minister
New Delhi : Delhi Development Minister Gopal Rai said that the government is taking all necessary measures to check the threat of bird flu in the city even though there is "no immediate danger".
"There have been some deaths of migratory birds reported due to H5 virus in Delhi Zoo. But there is no alarming situation. Government is taking immediate pre-emptive actions," Rai said.
His remarks came after he visited the Delhi Zoo afternoon to review the situation after nine migratory birds were found dead here over the last one week due to H5 virus, which causes avian influenza, or bird flu.
Rai said that six rapid response teams have been formed and sent to possible spots from where the influenza virus can spread in the city including bird sanctuaries and poultry markets.
"A team each has been sent to Okhla Bird Sanctuary, Nizamuddin (where sale and purchase of poultry happens), Yamuna Biodiversity Park, Najafgarh drain and Ghazipur poultry market," Rai said.
"One such team has been posted in the Delhi Zoo to consistently monitor the situation."
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