Bird flu precautions are being taken in Kozhikode district after the infection was reported in Panangad, Kakkodi, Olavanna and Perumanna grama panchayats and Nallalam area of Kozhikode Corporation.
A report on Thursday said the H5N1 strain of bird flu had been detected in samples taken from the affected areas. Rapid response teams are deployed at these locations to euthanize the birds. Officials said the infection had not yet spread to humans, but the highest alert had been issued.
Published – 18 March 2026 20:58 IST
