"avian-influenza"

The district administration has also ordered the closure of all poultry farms and shops selling chicken for the next 21 days.

Scientists have isolated the genetic material of this bird flu virus in seven workers of a poultry farm in south Russia

As per the available data and as a general rule of Ayurveda strength of diseases can be reduced by only good immunity.

"Samples sent to Bhopal lab from Delhi test positive for bird flu," the Department's Director Rakesh Singh said.

There is a need to step up vigil but equally important is to quell rumours with a scientific approach to the situation

 "As many as 2,403 birds have died so far. We expect that this number will grow. We are on high alert and monitoring the situation very carefully," Pathania said.