What we can VERIFY about bird flu amid current outbreak

What are the symptoms of bird flu? Avian flu cases top 126K in New York

Health officials urged people to identify avian flu symptoms early and properly cook chicken and eggs to limit risk of infections.

Community Focus: What to know about bird flu

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — As bird flu spreads across the region, Dr. Suzanne Bornschein with the Rhode Island Department of Health joined 12 News at 4 to share the information Rhode Islanders most need to know about the avian disease. Watch the full interview in the player above. RELATED: Bird flu found in southern RI farm flock Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now …

What we can VERIFY about bird flu amid current outbreak

Are eggs safe to eat amid the current avian flu outbreak? Have people in the U.S. contracted bird flu? We VERIFY the answers to common questions.

Island health officials wary of bird flu - The Martha's Vineyard Times

With an avian flu outbreak suspected of killing up to 1,000 birds throughout Massachusetts, Island towns are warning residents to be cautious if they come across dead or sick birds.  There have been no confirmed avian flu, also called bird flu, cases on Martha’s Vineyard, but local health officials are informing the public to be aware.   “That doesn’t mean it’s not close by, hence the precaution for seabirds or a group of dead or sick birds,” Ti…

What to know about bird flu in Virginia

The CDC said the virus spreads in two main ways: either directly from infected birds through saliva or feces, or from another animal that picked it up such as cattle

Avian flu (H5N1) has been the subject of a lot of attention for months, especially since cases were identified in humans. Should we be worried, is the phenomenon affecting Quebec? Unfortunately, the answer is yes for both questions. Worry, but don't panic. Bird flu has existed for a long time. It was first officially identified in birds in 1959, in Scotland. However, it has been documented since ancient times. Episodes of massive bird mortality …