Chardham Yatra is going to start soon. Online registration for Chardham Yatra has started. Most registrations have been done for Kedarnath. But before the commencement of Kedarnath Yatra, worrying news has come out. The H3N8 influenza virus has been found in the 12 mules used for the journey.
Molers are propelled
The presence of this virus was confirmed during regular medical examination of mules. In which samples were taken from 300 mules. The mules have been separated after the virus is confirmed. The health departments and administration are closely monitoring the situation to prevent the infection from spreading further.
The administration investigated.
Significantly, about 20,000 mule drivers are deployed every year for the Kedarnath Yatra. Therefore, before the journey started, the administration started the process of registration and medical examination of all the mules and their operators. Under this, when investigation was done, 12 mules were found infected. As soon as the infection was confirmed, the administration qualified all infected mules.
Molers are propelled
A special team from the Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Mukkeshwar is assisting the administration to prevent the spread of the virus. Scientists and doctors are studying the source of infection and its spread methods, so that further measures can be taken.
H3N8 Influenza is found in?
The H3N8 influenza virus is found mainly in horses, dogs and birds, but in rare cases it can also spread to humans. However, after the virus has now been confirmed, the administration has increased vigilance on travel routes.
This time the highest registration
Significantly, thousands of devotees participate in the Kedarnath Yatra, so the administration is completely cautious. Officials say that no infected mule will be allowed to travel and they will be examined at every step.
How many registrations have been done so far?
- More than 3.29 lakh devotees have registered for Kedarnath Dham.
- 3.02 lakh devotees have registered for Badrinath Dham.
- 1.85 lakh devotees have registered for Gangotri.
- More than 1.79 lakh devotees have registered for Yamunotri Dham.
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