Bird flu is 'widespread' in Massachusetts, state officials say
Bird flu appears to be widespread in Massachusetts, state health and environmental officials said Wednesday.
‘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 ...
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 ...
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H5N1 bird flu found in Windsor County flock
Samples taken from a backyard flock have confirmed the presence of H5N1 bird flu, also known as highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), in Windsor County. This case was confirmed on January 21st by ...
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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DNR: Bird flu suspected in death of geese at Williamston pond
The H5N1 virus, commonly known as bird flu, has been detected in both wild birds and domestic poultry flocks in Michigan.
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Bird Flu Detected in Backyard Flock Raises Concerns
A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), commonly known as bird flu, has been confirmed in a backyard flock in Windsor County. The Vermont Agency of Agriculture and the USDA tested the ...
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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 ...
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Can the U.S. head off a potential bird flu pandemic? UW-Madison researchers weigh in
As bird flu continues to threaten animals and public health, the U.S. government has stepped up its response. Experts says it ...
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The Doomsday Clock has ticked one second closer to midnight. Here's what it means and why it matters
The Bulletin of the Atomic Sciences updated its Doomsday Clock on Tuesday, moving it forward from 90 seconds to 89 seconds to ...
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The Doomsday Clock ticked one second closer to midnight today. Here’s what it means and why it matters
The Bulletin of the Atomic Sciences updated its Doomsday Clock on Tuesday, moving it forward from 90 seconds to 89 seconds to ...
Massachusetts officials on high alert as avian flu suspected in Plymouth bird deaths
It's all hands-on deck for health and wildlife departments in Massachusetts as over 60 geese, swans, and birds were found dead or sick in Plymouth.