New Delhi, Aug. 30 -- New Delhi's National Zoological Park to remain closed for visitors temporarily from Saturday till further orders after two samples have tested positive for H5N1 Avian Influenza Virus.

According to a release by Delhi Zoo, the samples were sent for screening to the National Institute for high Security Animal Diseases (NIHSAD), Bhopal on Wednesday.

"The result was reported positive for H5N1 avian influenza virus for both the samples on August 28 evening by NIHSAD, Bhopal," the release mentioned.

More to follow.

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