Bird Flu Scare in Chittoor: Doctors Urge Caution Amidst Migratory Bird Season

• No human bird flu cases reported in Chittoor district, but medical experts warn of spread risk.
• Migratory birds arriving between September and March pose a threat, potentially transmitting the virus to humans.
• Consuming undercooked meat from infected birds is dangerous; WHO states high temperatures kill the virus.
• Symptoms in humans include fever, sore throat, and cough, similar to COVID-19; immediate medical consultation advised.
• Three quarantine centers set up in Sadum, Karvetinagaram, and Chittoor; special ward prepared at Chittoor Government Hospital.