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Bird Flu Outbreak in India: A Cause for Concern

Poultry and Wild Birds Affected

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has issued an advisory to all states and union territories in India regarding the outbreak of bird flu (avian influenza). The H5N1 strain of the virus has affected poultry and wild birds in several states, including Maharashtra, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan.

Experts Warn of Potential Threat

Medical experts have expressed concerns about the potential threat posed by bird flu, cautioning that it could be 100 times more deadly than COVID-19. The H5N1 virus primarily affects birds, but it can also be transmitted to humans through direct contact with infected birds or their secretions.

Amar Ujala