As the bird flu scare spreads through India, PM Modi addressed chief ministers of the affected states and urged them to be vigilant and keep a close watch on water bodies, poultry farms and zoos.

While Maharashtra and Delhi await reports of the samples sent for the Avian flu testing, seven other states including Kerala, MP, UP and HP have already confirmed the presence of the influenza in their states

As states are put on ‘high alert’ due to the spread of bird flu, here are some myths and facts about bird flu that you need to know