Bhubaneswar: Odisha government has reported that there is no case of bird flu in the State till date.

The Odisha chief secretary Suresh Chandra Mohapatra Wednesday reviewed the possible bird flu scenario in the State. Review showed that till today there has been no outbreak of the disease in the State.

Around 11000 samples from different areas have been tested and no case have been found positive.

The chief secretary has directed to intensify surveillance activities. He also directed to form Rapid Response Team at State and district level for mitigating any possible outbreak.

” There is no need be apprehensive,” the chief secretary has clarified to the people of the State. He assured that the State administration stands ready to counter and control any possible outbreak.