Kollam Bird Flu: Mild H9N2 Strain, No Human Threat
Officials confirm low-pathogenic H9N2 bird flu at Kollam hatchery. The virus is not contagious to humans and poses no public health risk, with mortality rates declining.
Officials confirm low-pathogenic H9N2 bird flu at Kollam hatchery. The virus is not contagious to humans and poses no public health risk, with mortality rates declining.
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