New Delhi, Sept. 2 -- Panic gripped after several birds died of bird flu at the Delhi Zoo, Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Singh on Monday said random samples of poultry will be collected from markets and Murga Mandi. Assuring that there is "nothing to worry about", Singh said the health department is fully prepared to deal with the situation.
The department is closely monitoring the developments while keeping hospitals and surveillance teams in the city on alert, he said. Singh said random samples of poultry will be collected from markets and the Murga Mandi (in Ghazipur) for testing.
"All precautionary measures are in place and there is nothing to worry about. Still, for reassurance, those who wish to take additional precautions may avoid ...