Bird Flu Outbreak

The National Zoological Park in Delhi is now closed after 12 of its birds died from type H5N1 bird flu on August 30, 2025. While there have been no human cases yet, public health officials and specialists in internal medicine are vigilant, checking for evidence of zoonotic transmission and serious respiratory illness associated with this virus.

Flu outbreak claims thousands of chickens, farmer seeks government aid to recover losses

A severe avian flu outbreak has claimed the lives of nearly 7,000 chickens at a poultry farm in Cherukupalli village, in Telangana's Nalgonda district. With financial losses estimated at around 3 lakh rupees, the poultry farmer is now seeking compensation from both the government and insurance companies to recover his losses.

Bird flu outbreak in India: Know the causes, symptoms, and preventive tips to avoid the infection

A bird flu outbreak in Chhindwara has affected chickens and a cat, prompting authorities to shut poultry farms, ban sales, and declare infected zones. The entire municipal area and Linga village are under surveillance, with strict disposal measures for infected poultry. Keep these symptoms and preventive measures in mind to stay safe.

Bird Flu Outbreak: Countries report infected cats; WHO issues warning

Thirty-four domestic cats across eight provinces in Poland tested positive for avian influenza. This marks the first report of “high numbers of infected cats over a wide geographical area within a country,” the WHO said in a statement.

Bird flu outbreak is a wake-up call for agriculture

The H5N1 virus has been rampaging through poultry farms and a Spanish mink facility