Avian Influenza H5N1 -- India
The zoo in the Indian capital Delhi has been temporarily closed after at least 9 birds died of suspected bird flu. Zoo officials have said tests on 2 of the carcasses had confirmed H5N1 avian influenza. The other bodies have also been sent for testing.
The zoo curator said that the zoo was only shut as a precautionary measure and would reopen in a few days. Curator, Riaz Khan, told reporters that the casualties included ducks, pelicans and painted storks.
Delhi's zoo is one of the
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