Bird flu is now considered 'widespread' in Massachusetts as outbreaks spread, officials warn
Bird flu is now believed to be widespread in Massachusetts and is likely present even in places where there has not been a confirmed positive, state environmental and health officials said Wednesday.
Officials say bird flu likely widespread in the state. What we know about the H5N1 virus
State officials say the highly pathogenic avian influenza – more commonly known as bird flu – is widespread in much of the state.
Avian flu outbreak has spread to birds in Boston area, officials say
An avian flu outbreak that has killed birds across Massachusetts in recent weeks is suspected to have spread to birds in Boston and Brookline, according to officials.
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.
What you should know about Massachusetts’ largest-ever outbreak of bird flu
Waterfowl birds and their predators are especially at risk of contracting H5N1. Massachusetts has not yet reported a human case of the virus.
Bird flu now considered ‘widespread’ in Mass., officials say
Massachusetts officials announced Wednesday that bird flu is now considered to be “widespread” in the state and urged the public to avoid handling birds or other animals that are dead or appear sick.
Northern Michigan reports latest bird flu outbreak
A 25th Michigan county has reported the presence of bird flu in a local flock. Officials detected the highly contagious avian influenza (H5N1) in a backyard flock from Alpena County, located in the northeast Lower Peninsula.
'Widespread' bird flu leads to spike in wild bird deaths
There have not been any cases among commercial flocks in Massachusetts, said Agricultural Commissioner Ashley Randle.
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'Much worse.' Chatham sees rise in dead birds. Wild Care reports positive avian flu cases
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Massachusetts Urges Caution Against Avian Flu
Local public health officials suspect highly pathogenic avian influenza in recent wild and domestic bird deaths.
Mass.-based Moderna could be first to manufacture bird flu vaccine
A Massachusetts biopharma giant is at the center of preparations already underway if bird flu mutates and begins to find ...
Dairy cows infected with 2nd form of bird flu for the 1st time: USDA
A second type of bird flu has been found in U.S. dairy cows for the first time, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced ...