Kerala on alert as bird flu cases emerge in Alappuzha, Kottayam

Kerala has reported a fresh bird flu outbreak in Alappuzha and Kottayam districts, confirmed by NIHSAD. Emergency measures have been activated, including culling birds, disinfecting affected areas, and banning poultry movement. Authorities have urged caution, especially during the Christmas season, while assuring the public that the risk of human infection remains low.