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The government’s purpose is to prevent any possible transmission of the virus, increase monitoring in zoos and poultry farms.
Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government has ordered the shutdown of zoos in Lucknow and Kanpur for a week. A day ago, similar precautionary steps were taken in Gorakhpur and Etawah. Officials issued an order on Wednesday after finding the bird flu in a tigress in a tigress at the martyr Ashfaqullah Khan, the martyr of Gorakhpur. Forest Minister Arun Kumar Saxena said that monitoring has been increased not only in zoos, but also in poultry farms across the state. The forest minister said that in view of security, the zoo in UP has been closed for a week from 14 to 20 May as a precaution. This order was given by Principal Chief Conservator of Forest Conservator (Wildlife) Anuradha Vemuri on Tuesday according to the instructions issued during a high level meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
Forest and Health Department on high alert, animal health is investigated
The purpose of this decision is to prevent any possible transmission of the virus, increase monitoring in zoos and poultry farms. CM Yogi directed that all zoo complexes should be regularly cleaned, animals should have frequent health checkups and animals should be fully tested. The Forest and Health Department is on high alert. In view of the fear of bird flu, zoo and safari employees have been instructed to use protective gear including masks, gloves and PPE kits while duty. Apart from this, the symptoms of all animals are being closely monitored. Cleanliness and transition control protocols have been increased.
Increased monitoring of poultry farms across the state: Forest Minister
Forest Minister Saxena confirmed that bird flu was found in a tigress dying in Gorakhpur. Saxena said that the bird flu in the tigress has been confirmed in the lab report. As a result, monitoring has been increased not only in zoos but also in poultry farms across the state. Employees have been instructed to follow strict biote safety measures. The shutdowns closed under the order include Gorakhpur Zoo, Etawah Lion Safari, Lucknow Zoo and Kanpur Zoo. Meanwhile, Lucknow Zoo Director Aditi Singh said that no case of bird flu has come up in the zoo of the capital, but the facility has been closed as a precaution. All animals are being monitored strictly. After reviewing the situation at the end of the week, it will be decided to reopen.
Give information about any dead or sick bird to the authorities
Director Aditi Singh said that bird flu, or avian influenza, is an infectious viral disease mainly affects birds, but in rare cases, if the virus is mutated, it can spread to mammals and even humans. It usually spreads from exposure to infected birds or contaminated surfaces. While human infection is abnormal, they can be severe. Health officials have advised citizens to inform the authorities of any dead or sick bird. Maintain cleanliness while handling pets or domestic birds. The state government has appealed to the public to avoid spreading rumors and rely only on verified information.
