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Health● Elevated51m ago · Nov 14, 2026, 9:59 AM

Avian influenza confirmed in Tamil Nadu’s Cuddalore; over 1,500 chickens culled

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from The Hindu · South Asia

On November 5, a carcass sample was despatched to NIHSAD Bhopal, which confirmed H5N1 on November 13

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