Puri, Jul 12: A case of bird flu has been officially confirmed in Delang Block, triggering swift containment measures from the authorities.

The Department of Animal Husbandry has clarified the findings and declared three locations in Delang as restricted zones to contain the spread.

Following this, the administration has initiated strict surveillance and protocols, including a 10-kilometer buffer zone around the affected areas. Measures will include controlling the movement of poultry, culling infected birds, and constant monitoring of livestock health.

As a measure to contain the spread, around 6,500 chickens will be culled.

Animal Husbandry officials are working round-the-clock to prevent further transmission, with field teams already deployed to execute biosecurity protocols.

The situation is being closely watched, and public awareness campaigns are underway to inform and protect nearby residents, said a senior official.

Avian influenza, also known as avian flu or bird flu, is a disease caused by the influenza A virus, which primarily affects birds but can sometimes affect mammals including humans. Wild aquatic birds are the primary host of the influenza A virus, which is enzootic (continually present) in many bird populations.

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