A media release from the government’s Press Information Bureau: Avian influenza in West Bengal: Situational report as on 25-5-2008.
West Bengal
[Kurseong Block of Darjeeling District notified on 09.05.2008 and Bijanbari Block, Darjeeling District on 16.05.2008]
A population of 34,743 in the 0-3 Km area and a population of 9,342 in the 3-10 km area are under active surveillance. A total of 44 (27 in 0-3 km and 17 in 3-10 km area) cases of fever and upper respiratory tract infection have been detected. None of them have contact with sick/ dead poultry.
In the identified health facility 52 cases of fever and upper respiratory tract infection have reported. Two of them are under observation.
196 Cullers / Veterinary staff are under medical observation and continue to be on chemoprophylaxis with oseltamivir
Awareness programme on avian influenza is continuing in the affected area through miking, pamphlet distribution and posters jointly by Animal Health and Human Health Departments.
There is adequate stock of oseltamivir and PPE with the District authorities.
There is no suspect case of human avian influenza.
The situation is being monitored.
