Lalitpur : The Central Zoo administration has stated that the bird flu infection at the Zoo in Jawalakhel, Lalitpur has been brought under control.
The Zoo was shut down immediately after the infection was detected on June 18, which was followed by various control measures were taken to disinfect the premises, treat infected and sick animals and prevent the spread of the virus.
According to the zoo’s information officer Ganesh Koirala, the work of continuously spraying medicines, cleaning the places where animals are kept and treating sick animals has been taken forward with priority to control the bird flu virus. He informed that based on the latest tests, no new bird flu infection has been seen in the zoo since June 26.
Meanwhile, a study committee has also been formed at the zoo to study the actual situation of the infection. The committee will prepare a detailed report within a few days and after taking the suggestions of experts, a decision will be made on when the zoo, which is currently closed, will be reopened to the public, said Information Officer Koirala.
Meanwhile, the Department of Animal Services, on the other hand, has stated that the risk of bird flu still exists in the Kathmandu Valley. There is a need to be vigilant as bird flu has spread rapidly in various areas of the valley.
