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Indore: Following the requisite control measures for avian influenza H5N8 commonly known as bird flu district administration with consent from veterinary department decided to reopen chicken shops from Friday. The shops can be opened in the entire city except Musakhedi. The shops in the area must remain shut for another week. “The reason we are banning opening of chicken shops in Musakhedi area for another is week is precautionary” Dr Pramod Sharma deputy director of veterinary department said. He added that the samples of shops in Musakhedi area were the only ones which had tested positive for bird flu..