Kottayam, where H5N8 – avian influenza has been confirmed recently, is located in which state?
Several ducks in Kottayam city of Kerala state have been found to be infected with Avian influenza - H5N8. The state and district administration have initiated war-footing steps to prevent further spread of the disease. It has been stated that the virus killed 1,700 ducklings in the city which are around 70 days old.
