Several cases of bird flu have been reported in the city of Mumbai and nearby areas, over the last few days, and strict action and measures are being taken to ensure safety. The state government has directed the civic bodies to curb the spread, as birds have been found dead at many places in the city.
As per reports, these birds have died due to bird flu, and the fear of the same has spread among the citizens of Mumbai. Owing to this, the traders dealing with eggs and chicken have reported a loss in business and a drop in the price.
Market status reveals that the flu is directly affecting chickens and eggs, and the sales have significantly dropped, whereby egg prices have fallen by INR 1, from INR 6 to INR 5, on Monday, January 11, 2021. Traders have asked the government does not take a firm decision in the next two days, as they fear that the price could further drop down to INR 3 to 4.
Furthermore, the price of chicken has also come down, and recently released report shows that the cost of chicken has fallen by INR 10 to 20, due to which the sales have shown a drop by 50 per cent.
Altering the citizens regarding the same, Nitin Markandey, associate dean of the Parbhani Veterinary College, has stated that while eating chicken or eggs does not cause bird flu in humans, people have to remain cautious about the spread. To date, no bird flu cases have been reported in India, and to ensure safety, one needs to only chicken and eggs after it has been boiled thoroughly.
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