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Bird Flu Panic! Can't Eat Chicken? See a Doctor for These Symptoms!

bird flu: After a dead crow in Chennai tested positive for bird flu, a review meeting was held, led by the Chief Secretary, to prevent its spread. 

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Author : Richa Barua
Published : Feb 14 2026, 03:43 PM IST
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Bird Flu
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Bird Flu

In Tamil Nadu, crows were reported dead in some districts, especially in parts of Chennai. Bird flu was found in one dead crow. A review meeting for all department officials was held at the Secretariat, led by the Chief Secretary, to speed up prevention measures.

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Consultation regarding bird flu

Top officials from Health, Municipal Admin, Animal Husbandry, Chennai Corp, Forest, and other related departments attended the meeting to discuss bird flu control measures.

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Precautionary measures
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Precautionary measures

The Director of Public Health explained how bird flu spreads and confirmed no human cases in the state yet. He detailed the precautions taken. Guidelines to prevent human transmission have been sent to all departments.

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Important instructions for the public
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Important instructions for the public

Key advice: Don't panic. Report dead birds to authorities. See a doctor for fever or breathing issues. Cook chicken and eggs well. Ignore rumors. Call 104 for info.

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Richa Barua
With over two decades of experience in top media outlets like Times of India, International Business Times, and India Today, Richa currently leads Newsable and MyNation (Entertainment and Lifestyle) non-news team at Asianet News Network. Her expertise includes celebrity interviews, audience growth, and content strategy, backed by an Executive Program in Digital Marketing from IIM Calcutta, along with a journalism degree from Delhi University, a master's in media studies and corporate communications.
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