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No bird flu death in 72 hours, says Delhi zoo

A disinfection drive at the zoo, earlier this month. (Vipin Kumar/HT Photo)

Published on Sep 10, 2025 03:42 AM IST

12 avians die at Delhi zoo, 4 of bird flu

An official sanitizes premises of the National Zoologic Park in New Delhi on Sunday. (PTI)

Published on Aug 31, 2025 11:28 PM IST

Two more dead birds at Delhi Zoo test positive for avian influenza

A black-headed ibis in Ludhiana, Punjab in 2023. (HT Archive)

Published on Aug 31, 2025 03:36 AM IST

Two storks die from bird flu; Delhi Zoo shuts temporarily

The closed zoo on Friday. (Sanjeev Verma/HT photo)

Published on Aug 29, 2025 10:57 PM IST

UP govt sounds bird flu alert, CM orders extra vigil in zoos, national parks

The sanitisation measures also include blow-torching, if required, along with mandatory health checks for all animals and birds.

Published on Aug 13, 2025 02:32 PM IST

Bird flu confirmed in Rampur; sale of chicken, eggs banned for 21 days

Bird flu confirmed in Rampur; sale of chicken, eggs banned for 21 days

Published on Aug 12, 2025 06:31 PM IST

Bird flu cases raise concerns: Know the symptoms, treatment and how it spreads

India has experienced 41 outbreaks of bird flu, mainly in 10 states in 2025.

Updated on Aug 01, 2025 10:48 AM IST

Bird flu confirmed in Odisha’s Puri district; over 6000 chickens to be culled

Avian influenza A virus subtype H5N1 Influenza A(H5N1) is the most common cause of bird flu in humans. (Representational image)

Published on Jul 12, 2025 09:13 PM IST

Thousands of poultry deaths reported in Odisha district amid fears of bird flu

A worker feeds chickens at a poultry farm. (PTI)

Updated on Jul 10, 2025 10:58 AM IST

After 53 days of bird flu scare, Gorakhpur zoo set to reopen

After 53 days of bird flu scare, Gorakhpur zoo set to reopen

Published on Jul 08, 2025 08:44 AM IST

Bird flu: Gkp zoo to remain shut till further notice

According to deputy director Yogesh Pratap Singh, all infected animals and birds are currently stable and under treatment. (For representation)

Updated on Jun 10, 2025 07:52 PM IST

Bird flu in Gorakhpur: Adjoining dists ban transport of poultry, products

For representation only (HT FIle Photo)

Updated on Jun 02, 2025 09:23 PM IST

Kanpur and Gorakhpur zoos extend closure amid bird flu concerns

A government of India team of scientists from ICAR-NIHSAD, ICAR-IVRI, CWL, and WII visits the Kanpur zoo to collect samples as part of preparations for prevention from bird flu, on May 21. (PTI Photo)

Published on May 28, 2025 07:10 AM IST

Brazil rules out three of seven suspected bird flu cases

Brazil rules out three of seven suspected bird flu cases

Published on May 20, 2025 04:02 AM IST

Bird Flu: Central Zoo Authority team to visit Gorakhpur on Sunday

The district administration has also placed the Vulture Conservation and Breeding Centre (VCBC) in Gorakhpur under surveillance. (Sourced)

Published on May 17, 2025 09:44 PM IST

Bird flu: Tiger reserves, wildlife sanctuaries in Uttar Pradesh on alert

Officials say tiger reserves hardly feel the impact of bird flu as wild animals here are far from human contact or reach. (REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE)

Updated on May 17, 2025 08:52 AM IST

Amid bird flu concerns, another big cat dies in U.P.

The death comes eight days after a tigress died at the Gorakhpur zoo. Her samples had tested positive for bird flu. (Sourced)

Updated on May 16, 2025 05:28 AM IST

CZA sets up 5-member team to probe bird flu scare at Gorakhpur zoo

A worker sprays medicine at Kanpur zoo premises amid apprehensions of possible spread of bird flu, Wednesday, May 14 (PTI)

Published on May 15, 2025 05:08 AM IST

Bird flu scare in UP: All zoos shut, central authority constitutes five-member panel

Bird flu scare in UP: All zoos shut, central authority constitutes five-member panel

Published on May 14, 2025 06:58 PM IST

All zoos in U.P, Etawah lion safari shut after bird flu scare

The Lucknow Zoo shut on Tuesday evening. (HT)

Published on May 14, 2025 06:09 AM IST

What is H5N1 virus and why has its spread caused pandemic-like fears

H5N1 scare increasing again in 2025?

Published on May 02, 2025 07:34 AM IST

US prepares for potential pandemic as new virus spreads in all 50 states

H5N1 avian flu virus' ongoing presence in mammals raises the possibility of shifts that could allow for human-to-human transmission, according to the Global Virus Network (GVN).

Updated on Apr 30, 2025 02:50 PM IST

Global public health risk of bird flu remains low: WHO

A health worker takes a sample from a hen to test for bird flu in Noida. (Sunil Ghosh/ HT File Photo)

Updated on Apr 18, 2025 05:22 PM IST

The plot chickens: Why the price of eggs is soaring (in some parts)

At a poultry farm. (Adobe Stock)

Published on Apr 04, 2025 04:40 PM IST

2-year-old girl died due to bird flu in Andhra Pradesh: Official

Officials said the Pune-based National Institute of Virology (NIV) confirmed that the girl had contracted bird flu after testing her sample.

Published on Apr 02, 2025 09:08 PM IST

US turns to Brazil for eggs and considers other sources during bird flu outbreak

US turns to Brazil for eggs and considers other sources during bird flu outbreak

Updated on Mar 24, 2025 03:31 PM IST

Survey reveals concerning number of Americans still believe raw milk is healthy

Is your "healthy" raw milk hiding bird flu? Experts weigh in!

Updated on Mar 24, 2025 02:00 PM IST

H5N1 bird flu in cow milk may resist antivirals: Study reveals

The current antivirals are not effective against severe infection caused by bird flu virus in cows' milk.

Updated on Mar 22, 2025 04:01 PM IST

USA asks Lithuania for eggs after Finland and Denmark: ‘Door to door begging’

The US has approached several European countries for egg exports.

Updated on Mar 20, 2025 08:16 AM IST

Bird flu in North America: What all to know about the outbreak

A view shows a sign with bird flu protocols on the door of a poultry house at the University of California, Davis.

Published on Mar 18, 2025 11:05 PM IST