Bird flu ‘widespread’ in Mass.

‘Widespread’: Avoid handling birds, wildlife with suspected avian flu cases in Mass., officials say
State officials are warning the public to avoid handling birds and other wildlife as suspected avian flu cases are now “widespread” in Massachusetts.
State officials say avian flu cause of wild, domestic bird deaths
State environmental and health officials announced Wednesday that Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 virus, which rarely infects humans, is suspected to be the cause of death in
State officials: Bird flu ‘widespread’ in Mass., but human risk remains low
The leading message coming from Bay State officials this week was that people and pets should stay away from sick or dead wild birds. And if they see any, they should report their observations to MassWildlife.
Bird flu warnings posted, parks closed in some Massachusetts communities
Several Massachusetts communities are posting warnings or closing public spaces over concerns about bird flu and the recent deaths of several groups of birds.
US: Bird deaths in Massachusetts due to avian influenza
Massachusetts, United States - A man died Monday in Louisiana after contracting the bird flu virus after being exposed to birds. By December the CDC had identified at least 65 human infections of avian flu in the United States,
Bird flu now ‘widespread' in Massachusetts, officials warn
State environmental and health officials said Wednesday that bird flu is suspected to be the cause of death in cases of both wild and domestic birds in several Massachusetts communities. As a result of these cases,
Q&A: Wildlife disease expert discusses avian flu, risks and prevention
With the advent of cases of avian flu in southern New England, and the rise in egg prices due to limited supply as a result, ...
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Highly pathogenic avian influenza cases have producers on high alert
The recent uptick of highly pathogenic avian influenza across the state of Indiana has producers on high alert to curb the ...
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All-Wales avian influenza prevention zone introduced
An avian influenza prevention zone (AIPZ) across the entirety of Wales has been introduced today as cases of the highly ...
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An all Wales avian Influenza Prevention Zone has been put in place by the Welsh Government
An all Wales avian Influenza Prevention Zone has been put in place by the Welsh Government ...
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ND officials concerned about spread of avian influenza among pets, livestock
Officials in North Dakota are also concerned about the possible spread of HPAI among pets, livestock and even humans, ...
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Public health risk from Avian Influenza remains low; extra precautions recommended when interacting with waterfowl
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirmed that highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) caused the death of ...
Is the highly pathogenic avian influenza a threat to pets?
The American Veterinary Medical Association has issued recommendations for keeping pets and backyard flocks safe from highly pathogenic avian influenza, and the recommendations are also a useful guide ...
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Avian Influenza: Prevention, Progress, and Public Health Priorities
To learn more about the recent bird flu outbreaks, we spoke with Asha Shah, MD, director of infectious diseases and ...
First positive case of avian influenza in domestic poultry discovered at Lehigh County farm
Officials say the case was discovered in a 50,000-bird layer chicken flock on a commercial poultry farm in Lehigh County.
Avian influenza found in waterfowl
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) as the cause of death in waterfowl in Gibson County in December and suspects HPAI as the cause of ...