Avian Flu and Oil Spill

OCHD Monitoring Avian Bird Flu Concern In U.S. And What Local Residents Need To Know

The Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) is actively monitoring the ongoing avian influenza (bird flu) situation in New Jersey and Ocean County in coordination with state health and wildlife officials. While the risk to the public remains low, OCHD is taking proactive measures to ensure residents stay informed and protected. Clusters of sick and deceased […]

Avian Flu and Oil Spill

The Marion Board of Health met Thursday, February 6 to go over various updates including a Public Health Director update.             The meeting began with an overview of the Plymouth County Mosquito Control Project for 2024. Data from the project in Marion showed the following:             -366 spray requests, up from 324 the previous year.             -17 still water treatment requests (to evaluate water for larvae).             -292 larvae s…

Gov. Braun collaborates on Avian Flu effort in Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Mike Braun issued the following statement regarding Avian Flu monitoring in Indiana. “Hoosiers can rest assured that state government is monitoring the Avian Flu situation. At my direction, there is regular collaboration between the Indiana Board of Animal Health (BOAH), Indiana Department of Agriculture, Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR), and Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) and I receive regular interagen…