Earlier, the Central Zoo Authority had issued precautionary measures to be taken by zoos across the country so that wildlife may not get affected by deadly virus.
But with the news of tiger getting infected, it is assumed that there are some possibilities of spread of virus amongst animals housed in national parks, sanctuaries or tiger reserves from humans to animals and vice-versa stated advisory of the Ministry of Environment and Forests.
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As preventive measures to stop the transmission and spread of the virus from humans to animals and vice-versa it is advised to stop human-wildlife interaction and restrict movement of people to national parks or tiger reserves.
Centre has also directed states to constitute a task force or rapid action force with field managers, veterinary doctors, frontline staff to manage the situation promptly and create a 'round the clock' reporting mechanism with a nodal officer for wift management of any cases noticed.
"Set up essential services for emergency treatment of animals and their safe release back to their natural habitats, as and when required, and enhance disease surveillance, mapping and monitoring system through coordinated effort amongst various departments," says the advisory.
Maintain all other stipulations issued by the Health Ministry in the movement of staff/tourists/villagers, etc in and around national parks/sanctuaries/tiger reserves, take other possible steps to control the spread of the virus and report the action taken to this Ministry, says the Advisory signed By Dr R Gopinath.