‘Enclosures and pathways disinfected twice’: Alipore Zoo takes steps after Nipah virus cases in Bengal
An Alipore Zoo official shared that the footfall has not dwindled even after the Nipah outbreak in the state.
Bat droppings are seen under the trees where the bats live, though the droppings are cleaned regularly Alipore zoological garden's officials said. (Credit: Wiki/Commons) With two human Nipah cases detected in West Bengal recently and many more people put in isolation as a precautionary measure, the Alipore Zoological Garden has stepped up monitoring of resident fruit and Indian flying fox bats in the zoo.
Speaking to The Indian Express, Tripti Shah, Director, Alipore Zoo, Thursday remarked: “As per the advice of veterinary officers, disinfecting sprays are being used. This is done mainly in the winter season, as there is a huge rush of visitors, and that brings more infection. If there is any advice from the government, we will implement it immediately.”
According to Shah, “The spraying in the enclosures and pathways is done once in the morning and once in the evening. And staff have been informed to especially disinfect those areas that are frequented by the bats.”
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