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3 min readFeb 9, 2026 07:18 PM IST
Around 40 birds died on Saturday, followed by 50 deaths on Sunday. (Credits: Unsplash)
Following nearly 90 avian influenza deaths and several more cases recorded in Andhra Pradesh, the state government has issued a warning about the spread of bird flu. This comes amid rising concerns among poultry farmers and state authorities.
Bird flu: Bird deaths reported across two districts
Officials confirmed that around 40 birds died on Saturday, followed by 50 deaths on Sunday, PTI reported. The initial cases were detected in Annamayya district, from where the Animal Husbandry Department sent out samples for testing for avian influenza. Several cases were reported from Chittoor district as well.
Samples collected from chicken deaths from Annamayya and Chittoor districts were sent to the National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (NIHSAD) in Bhopal. The NIHSAD confirmed the avian influenza cases on February 8, 2026.
Bird flu news: Rapid Response Teams deployed
“The government is acting with utmost alertness, and Rapid Response Teams have been deployed to contain avian influenza cases identified in Ammagaripalli and Puttavaripalli villages of Sodam mandal in Annamayya district,” the Animal Husbandry Minister, Kinjarapu Atchannaidu, said in a press release.
Movement of birds in and out of the infected zones has been restricted to prevent any spread.
“Rapid Response Teams were deployed in the affected areas, and culling operations were carried out under the supervision of district collectors, with coordination among the Animal Husbandry, Revenue, Police, Panchayat Raj, and Health departments,” added Atchannaidu, as per PTI.
రాష్ట్రంలో ఏవియన్ ఇన్ఫ్లుయెంజా (పక్షి ఫ్లూ) నియంత్రణకు ప్రభుత్వం అన్ని చర్యలు చేపట్టింది.
అన్నమయ్య జిల్లా సోడమ్ మండలంలో వ్యాధి నిర్ధారణ అయిన వెంటనే రాపిడ్ రెస్పాన్స్ టీమ్స్ను రంగంలోకి దింపాము.
ఎస్ఓపి ప్రకారం ఇప్పటికే కల్లింగ్ ప్రక్రియను పూర్తి చేశాము.
జిల్లా కలెక్టర్ల…
— Kinjarapu Atchannaidu (@katchannaidu) February 9, 2026
Bird flu India: Advice and Precautions
Atchannaidu has asked the public not to panic and said that the virus mainly affects birds. He also said that the eggs are safe to eat and that properly cooked chicken poses no risk to humans. According to the minister, bird culling was undetaken in two farms on Sunday.
Farmers in the affected regions have been advised to adopt strict biosecurity practices and report any unusual or sudden bird deaths without delay.
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Bird flu symptoms: Awareness and symptoms to look out for
The avian influenza mainly spreads among domestic birds, such as chickens, ducks, and turkeys. The virus spreads only via direct contact with infected birds, virus-contaminated surfaces, and air near the infected area. The most common signs and symptoms in humans is fever, cough, sore throat, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, vomiting and severe respiratory illness, according to the US CDC. Bird flu causes an influenza-like illness that ranges from mild to severe.
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