Fresh bird flu detection in dead crows keeps Central Zoo shut
Summary
Bird flu virus has been detected in dead crows at the Central Zoo in Lalitpur, leading to its continued closure. The outbreak has affected poultry farms across Kathmandu Valley and other districts, with extensive culling measures underway.
Key Points
- Bird flu virus (Avian influenza A H5N1) was confirmed in dead crows at the Central Zoo, Lalitpur, causing continued closure of the zoo.
- The zoo has been closed since June 19 due to an outbreak among various birds and animals, with significant financial losses incurred.
- Bird flu has been confirmed in 84 poultry farms across Kathmandu Valley and in 11 districts nationwide, leading to mass culling of over 754,000 birds.
- Various avian influenza virus strains are causing outbreaks in Nepal, affecting poultry farming and leading to economic and health impacts, including the first human death in 2019.
