Tamil Nadu boosts border checks as Kerala reports bird flu cases

Kerala reports Avian Influenza (H1N1), prompting Tamil Nadu to heighten border surveillance and issue preventive measures. Poultry deaths in Alappuzha and Kottayam confirmed H1N1. Key districts near Kerala-Coimbatore, Nilgiris, Theni, Kanyakumari, Tenkasi-face strict monitoring. Vehicles from Kerala will be disinfected; public urged to seek medical help if flu symptoms appear.