The National Zoological Park in Delhi reopened for visitors on Saturday, after more than two months of shutdown following the detection of avian influenza, officials said.

The zoo had been closed since August 30 as a precautionary measure after several bird deaths were reported in its waterbird aviary.

''After receiving approval from competent authority, the National Zoological Park has reopened for visitors from November 8,'' the zoo said in a statement, adding that strict biosafety and preventive measures will continue.

Authorities carried out rigorous cleaning, surveillance, and multiple rounds of testing under the Action Plan for Preparedness, Control and Containment of Avian Influenza (Revised 2021) issued by the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying.

The samples co

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