Bokaro: Nine rapid action teams (RAT) have been constituted in Bokaro for detection of bird flu symptoms across the district. The teams will periodically collect samples to keep track of a possible outbreak.
Deputy commissioner Rajesh Singh said officials of district health and animal husbandry departments have been asked to remain vigilant. “I have instructed them to ensure the availability of PPE kits, necessary chemicals and earthmovers in advance. Besides, the officers have been asked to send daily reports to the director of the state animal husbandry department.”
Singh asked the residents to stay away from dead birds and underscored the need to ensure that people who are into poultry business and raise pet birds are monitored for symptoms of the avian influenza.