"By reporting this to us immediately, we were able to prevent the sale of any sick birds to the public." New York has also closed multiple live bird markets across the state in recent weeks because of ...

The department stressed that the respiratory disease is still primarily an animal health issue and that the risk to humans is low.

Burlington County officials are warning people against close contact with sick or dead birds after the remains of a Canada goose tested positive for avian flu in Pemberton Township.