Bird Flu Alert: H5N1 Virus Detected in Malur Panchayat

The presence of the H5N1 avian influenza virus has been confirmed in Malur panchayat in Kerala, causing concerns about potential spread to humans. The District Collector has called for precautions after the virus was detected in a dead crow. Preventative measures have been ordered in affected areas and surroundings.

The H5N1 avian influenza virus has been detected in a dead crow in Malur panchayat, Kerala, officials confirmed on Tuesday.

District Collector Arun K Vijayan urged caution, highlighting the potential risk of the virus spreading to humans. This confirmation followed test results from the District Animal Husbandry Officer.

Preventative steps have been implemented in the panchayat and surrounding regions to control the virus's spread, as similar cases were reported earlier in the Edakkanam area of Iritty.

(With inputs from agencies.)