India, Sept. 2 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:
The Director, National Zoological Park (NZP), in an update on the Avian Influenza incident, has informed that no new death has been reported in water bird aviary or migratory birds pond of the Delhi Zoo. Intensive Sanitation and bio-security measures are being continued to ensure the safety of the birds, animals as well as staff of the zoo.
The Frontline staff handling the bird aviary, disinfection processes and carcass disposal have been screened by the a team from the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). Orientation on personal hygiene and preventive measures for avian influenza to minimize any risk of transmission has also been given to beat in-charges ...