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Bird flu spreading in state

ABC News on MSN · 47m

Bird flu is 'widespread' among birds in Massachusetts, state officials say

Bird flu appears to be widespread among birds in Massachusetts, state health and environmental officials said Wednesday. The Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife), the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) said bird flu -- also known as highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) -- is suspected to be the cause of death in cases of both wild and domestic birds in several Massachusetts municipalities.

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.

USA Today · 3h

Officials: Bird flu spreading in state, but cases still low in Central Mass.

The number of bird flu cases in Central Massachusetts is relatively low, compared to a swath of the state that runs from Greater Boston to Southeastern Massachusetts. That message was delivered Wednesday during a virtual update from state health officials on the highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 virus.

New strain of bird flu found in California

USA Today · 11h

New strain of bird flu found in California: Current status in maps

The newly reported H5N9 strain was found Monday at a duck farm in Merced County, California, according to the World Organization for Animal Health. The Paris-based organization that studies animal diseases said it's the first verified U.S. case of H5N9 in poultry. The organization said the more common strain H5N1 was also found.

The Washington Post on MSN · 23h

Rare bird flu strain found in California raises potential of wider spread

First U.S. detection of virulent H5N9 strain, at a California duck farm, draws scrutiny as evidence of genetic reassortment that could trigger human outbreaks.

LA Times on MSN · 1d

A new strain of bird flu is found on a California duck farm

A new strain of H5N9 bird flu was detected at a commercial duck operation in California's Merced County. All the ducks were euthanized.

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What is H5N9? The US reported its first outbreak of the rare bird flu variant. Could Canada be affected?

The U.S. is reporting its first confirmed outbreak of H5N9 avian flu at a California duck farm amid a global surge in its ...

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Lithuania reports outbreak of H5N1 bird flu on laying hen farm, WOAH says

Lithuania has reported an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza, commonly called bird flu, on a laying hen farm ...

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State releases new guidance surrounding recent bird flu cases

Updated guidance was released Wednesday, by the state, about a highly contagious type of bird flu now spreading across the ...

Lansing State Journal on MSN5h

DNR: Bird flu suspected in death of geese at Williamston pond

We are awaiting confirmation of those results from the National Veterinary Services Laboratory (NVSL). “Until ...

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See where bird flu has caused the most devastation in Iowa and across America

The latest data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S, Department of Agriculture show the ...

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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 ...

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Bird Flu Found in North Carolina Turkey Flock as Outbreak Worsens

By India Edwards HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Jan. 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- A commercial turkey flock in North Carolina ...

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