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India reports H5N1 bird flu outbreak

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Reuters    18 February 2022

India has reported an outbreak of the highly contagious H5N1 bird flu virus at a poultry research farm in Bihar, stated the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE).

Among 3,859 birds on the farm located in Patna, the virus killed 787. Rest of the birds were slaughtered, said OIE, citing a report from Indian authorities.

The report stated that the outbreak began on January 18 and was reported on February 16.

Source: ET Healthworld

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