Karnataka Health Minister KSudhakar on Saturday said there was no case of bird flu in the state and all the tests done so far have turned negative. All the birds which died had been tested, all the test reports so far have come negative, he said.

 He also said that COVID-19 vaccines are expected to arrive in the state soon and would be administered as per the instructions or guidelines that will be issued by the Centre. The state is already on alert after bird flu was reported in two districts in Kerala.

Also, six crows were found dead in Dakshina Kannada, bordering Kerala and samples have been sent for testing to ascertain the cause of death.

Animal Husbandry Minister Prabhu Chauhan too on Fridayhad said there was no case of bird flu in Karnataka and that officials have been asked to be vigilant.

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