Bird Flu Outbreak: On Wednesday UP Government issued a notice to shut down zoos in 4 cities across UP. In this most prominent one, Etawah Lion Safari and Zoos in Lucknow, Kanpur, and Gorakhpur are about to close amid the Bird flu outbreak.

According to the news report, the disease killed a tigress at the Shaheed Ashfaqulla Khan Zoological Park in Gorakhpur, confirming the existence of bird flu.

Will Zoo Shutdown Reduces Bird Flu outbreak?
Etawah Lion Safari and Zoos will keep a careful eye on all wild animals during the week-long closure and take the required medical measures under any symptoms seen.

Special Regulations by Government:

In order to guarantee rapid response, the Uttar Pradesh government has also issued special regulations requiring the timely reporting of unexpected animal or avian fatalities, particularly if they are connected to bird flu. CM Yogi Adityanath met with his top officials on May 13 to go over and discuss the State’s reaction strategy for H5 Avian Influenza virus alerts. A highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus, the H5 Avian Influenza virus mostly infects poultry, including chickens, ducks, and turkeys.

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H5 Avian Influenza Virus:
Following warnings about the H5 Avian Influenza virus, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath presided over a high-level meeting with senior authorities on Tuesday to discuss the state’s readiness and reaction strategy. Bird flu, sometimes referred to as H5 Avian Influenza, is a highly contagious virus that mostly infects poultry, including chickens, ducks, and turkeys.

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