Live poultry markets ordered shut in New York City due to avian flu outbreak
New York has ordered a weeklong shutdown of all live bird markets in New York City, Westchester and Long Island after seven cases of avian flu were detected at bird markets in the city.
Live bird markets shut down for a week after avian flu detected in poultry in NYC
Live bird markets in New York City, Long Island, and Westchester will be shut down for a week after seven cases of avian flu in poultry were found at live bird markets in Brooklyn, the Bronx, and Queens,
Governor closes down NYC area poultry markets after 7 cases of avian flu detected
NEW YORK — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Friday that all live poultry markets in New York City and three suburban counties were being shut down after seven cases of avian flu were detected at markets in the city’s five boroughs.
Avian flu suspected in up to 15 bird deaths at New York City zoos
At least three and possibly up to 15 birds have died of avian flu at two New York City zoos, according to the organization that operates the facilities. The Wildlife Conservation Society said three ducks at the Queens Zoo died after contracting the virus,
Bird flu concerns in NYC area prompt temporary shutdown of all live poultry markets, Hochul says
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a weeklong shutdown of all live poultry markets in New York City, Westchester County and on Long Island in an effort to thwart transmission of bird flu.
New York Is Closing Live Bird Markets
The order requires market owners to sell or otherwise remove all live birds and conduct a thorough cleaning and disinfection of their facilities—even if bird flu wasn't detected
NYC shuts down live poultry markets over bird flu outbreak
The order came after birds infected with the bird flu virus were found during routine inspections of live bird markets in the New York City boroughs of the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens.
Victorian chicken farm in quarantine after highly pathogenic strain of bird flu detected
The Victorian premier says strong action will be taken to contain an outbreak of avian influenza at a Euroa farm, as backyard ...
Bird flu infects more than just chickens–a warning for people and pets too
The San Diego Humane Society’s Project Wildlife issues precautions to stay safe from the avian influenza for pets and people.
LEGISLATIVE ROUNDUP: State responds to protect poultry, dairy industries from avian influenza
With initial tests indicating positive cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in commercial poultry in five ...
Avian influenza outbreaks found at poultry farms in Dauphin, Cumberland counties
Roughly 2 million birds have been affected at a egg-producing facility in Dauphin County and a broiler production farm in ...
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Can you get bird flu from eating chicken or eggs? What to know about how avian flu spreads
The growing warnings about the avian flu, also known as H5N1 or H5N9 flu, have led the public to question whether the infection can be spread to humans through eating eggs or chicken. Here's ...
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Sixth case of bird flu reported in Maryland as nation sees rising egg prices
H5N1 Bird Flu, or Avian Influenza, is a virus that spreads in birds and can cause outbreaks in poultry and dairy cows, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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Will avian flu concerns affect Wellsville's upcoming chicken hearing?
The next public hearing concerning the harboring of chickens within the village of Wellsville is set for 5 p.m. Monday in the ...
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As bird flu spreads across Delmarva, here's how you can keep yourself safe and more
The HPAI strain of bird flu is highly contagious and spreads through contact with infected birds or contaminated surfaces. People can protect their flocks by limiting contact with wild birds and ...
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Can you get bird flu from eating eggs or chicken? How avian flu spreads
Thousands of new bird flu cases have emerged in recent months among New York flocks, including in parks and even backyard coops. The spread set off a fresh round of public health alerts among ...
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All the Latest Unnerving Bird Flu Developments
A new H5N1 strain has been spotted in cows and New York is temporarily closing live poultry markets, among other warning ...