Bird Flu Scare: Gorakhpur Zoo Shut for Week After Death of Tigress; 4 Animals Dead So Far

Bird Flu Scare: Gorakhpur Zoo Shut for Week After Death of Tigress; 4 Animals Dead So Far

Following confirmation of bird flu in a deceased tigress, the Gorakhpur zoo has been shut down for seven days as a precautionary measure, officials said on Tuesday. Bird Flu Scare: Gorakhpur Zoo Shut for Week After Death of Tigress; 4 Animals Dead So Far.

UP: All Zoological parks to remain close for a week amid rising concerns over bird flu - The Indian Awaaz

Amid rising concerns over bird flu, all zoological parks in the Uttar Pradesh has been temporarily closed for one week. This decision has been taken after the death of tigress Shakti due to avian influenza in Gorakhpur Zoo. The Wildlife Department has issued a high alert across all zoological and safari parks in the state and enforced strict health safety standards. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has given explicit instructions to ensure the saf…

Bird flu scare: Gorakhpur Zoo shut for week after death of tigress; 4 animals dead so far

Gorakhpur (UP), May 13 (PTI) Following confirmation of bird flu in a deceased tigress, the Gorakhpur zoo has been shut down for seven days as a precautionary measure, officials said on Tuesday. Zoo Director Vikas Yadav issued the closure order under directives from the chief conservator of forests. The zoo will now reopen to the public on May 21, according to the order. The alarm was raised after the death of tigress Shakti on May 7. Her visce…

Uttar Pradesh CM Orders Maximum Vigilance in Zoos to Avert Bird Flu Threat

Taking the potential threat of H5 Avian Influenza (bird flu) seriously significant measures has been taken by the UP government. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on Monday, chaired a high-level meeting. During the meeting, CM directed officials to enforce maximum vigilance across all zoos in the state. Safety of Animals CM Yogi mentioned that the safety of protected animals and birds in zoos, bird sanctuaries, national parks, wetlan…