After bird flu was confirmed in the national capital on Monday morning, the Delhi government banned packed and processed chicken brought from outside and being sold here.
On Saturday, the government banned the import of live birds to Delhi and also ordered the shutting down of Ghazipur poultry market as a precautionary measure.
Eight samples of dead birds from three locations in the city have tested positive for the disease till now, said officials on Monday.
“Samples of dead crows from a park in Mayur Vihar Phase 3, dead crows from Dwarka sector 9, and 10 ducks which died in Sanjay Lake have tested positive for bird flu,” a Delhi government official said. Results of more samples sent for testing are awaited.
“There is no need to panic. Government is taking all steps to stop the spread (of bird flu). One more decision has been taken today morning. Packed, processed chicken cannot be brought from outside and sold in Delhi. So, both livestock, packed and processed chicken cannot be brought from outside and sold in Delhi,” Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said.
Bird flu did not transmit from humans to humans, he said and urged people not to worry.
“People who eat chicken and eggs also do not have to worry. If you eat fully cooked chicken and eggs, then you will not get the infection,” he said.
