Import of dwell birds banned in Delhi, Ghazipur poultry market to be closed for 10 days: Kejriwal

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday introduced a ban on import of dwell birds within the nationwide capital and closure of Ghazipur poultry marketplace for the following 10 days in view of fowl flu scare.
Noting that there isn’t any confirmed case of avian influenza in Delhi up to now, the chief minister mentioned samples have been despatched to Jalandhar laboratory. He additionally mentioned {that a} 24-hour helpline has been arrange for help of individuals.
“In the previous few days, there have been a number of instances of fowl flu throughout varied elements of the nation, which is a explanation for fear. Cases of fowl flu have been registered in Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh and Rajasthan.
“No confirmed case of bird flu has been registered in Delhi until now. We have collected around 104 samples until now, which have been sent to Jalandhar for testing and examination in a laboratory,” the chief minister mentioned at a press convention.
He mentioned Delhi is taking a number of steps to regulate the unfold of fowl flu as a precautionary measure.
“Upon receiving the results day after tomorrow, the Delhi government will take all decisions and measures based on the results. The import of live birds is being completely banned from today onwards. Second, the Ghazipur poultry market in Delhi will remain shut for the next 10 days,” Kejriwal added.
He mentioned the Delhi authorities is following all pointers and instructions issued by the central authorities with reference to fowl flu.
“Rapid response groups have been shaped in each district to include the unfold and conduct correct surveillance, and they’re going to perform below the district magistrates. Our veterinary officers are conducting correct surveys in all fowl markets, wildlife institutions and water our bodies throughout Delhi.
“The special focus of the teams are poultry market Ghazipur, Shakti Sthal Lake, Bhalswa Lake, Sanjay Lake, Delhi Zoo, DDA Parks, situated at Hauz Khas village, Pashchim Vihar and Dwarka,” Kejriwal added.
The chief minister mentioned that the information of birds dying can also be coming from throughout Delhi, and the fast response groups of these districts are conducting enough inspection of the state of affairs.
“A 24×7 helpline – 23890318 – has also been launched,” he added.