Lucknow, May 13 -- Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday directed the officials to take all necessary preventive measures promptly and strictly in accordance with the guidelines issued by both the central and state governments to curb the possible spread of H5 Avian Influenza (bird flu).

Taking the potential threat of H5 Avian Influenza (bird flu) seriously, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on Monday, chaired a high-level meeting and directed the officials to enforce maximum vigilance across all zoos in the state.

He said that the safety of protected animals and birds in zoos, bird sanctuaries, national parks, wetland areas, and cow shelters must be treated as the topmost priority. As part of the preventive strategy, he ordered regular...