Following the spread of coronavirus in China and other countries, the social media was abuzz with rumours that poultry and its products are also infested with virus and so such products should not be consumed.
Such rumours led to reduction in sales of poultry products across the state.
To put to rest such rumours being spread on social media, Director, Veterinary services, on Monday clarified that poultry products are not affected by coronavirus and are safe for consumption.
In an appeal, the director urged not to believe in such rumours being spread through the social media.
“There is no need to raise suspicion on the chicken and eggs. WHO too had issued the recommendations that in cooked chickens or eggs consumed in clean environment, there is no danger of spread of diseases,” he said.
The state government has been promoting, poultry products, mainly egg as a source of protein to fight malnutrition. Large section of pregnant women and malnutrition affected children are being provided eggs while the government is also promoting consumption of chicken.
