Swift Measures and Vigilance: Nellore's Response to Bird Flu Crisis

In Nellore, authorities acted swiftly to tackle the bird flu outbreak, culminating in the culling of hundreds of birds and disposal of contaminated eggs. Notably, stringent directives were issued to eateries, prohibiting the serving of chicken dishes, while special checkpoints aimed to curb the transportation of poultry.

Despite no new reported cases, vigilance remains paramount, particularly in adjoining districts, with intensified surveillance encompassing poultry farmers in contact with infected birds. The H5N1 variant's potential for human transmission necessitates heightened monitoring, especially in pivotal poultry regions like Krishna and Godavari.

The containment's success is attributed to the outbreak's confined scope in backyard farms, sparing larger commercial enterprises. As precautionary measures persist, additional culling efforts are underway, complemented by advisories urging avoidance of poultry farms.

District Collector M Harinarayana affirmed the containment's effectiveness, assuring the public of sanitation measures' completion and proactive medical outreach to mitigate potential human infections. This concerted effort underscores Nellore's commitment to swiftly addressing and containing public health threats.