Border sealed and sterilised against bird flu entry
- As an additional measure to prevent the outbreak of bird flu, the Bhutan Agriculture and Food Regulatory Authority (BAFRA) on February 9 started using disinfectants at all entry points along the southern border with India. Import of poultry products from India was banned by BAFRA earlier this year on January 16. All incoming poultry products are being seized and disposed off in biological pits. Starting from 6 in the morning till 10 at night, all vehicles entering the country are being sprayed with water treated with bleaching powder.