Bird Flu Now ‘Widespread' in Massachusetts, Health Officials Warn
- Several communities in Massachusetts are addressing concerns about bird flu as dead birds are reported in parks, ponds, and lakes.
- In Hudson, two dead birds were recovered from a pond, and new signage warns visitors of potential bird flu risks.
- The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources advises farmers to keep poultry indoors to prevent contact with wild birds.
- In Plymouth, residents are alarmed as nearly 60 dead geese were cleared from the Billington Sea, with more deaths reported since then.
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Bird Flu Reportedly “Widespread” in State, Says MassWildlife
HYANNIS – The state Division of Fisheries and Wildlife says that bird flu is likely widespread in Massachusetts, even in communities that haven’t confirmed a positive sample yet. State officials said they are working with partners to test suspected cases and safely dispose of dead birds. An outbreak is suspected of causing the death of […] The post Bird Flu Reportedly “Widespread” in State, Says MassWildlife appeared first on CapeCod.com.
Health officials speak on spread of bird flu in Massachusetts - Boston News, Weather, Sports
Local health officials warn that bird flu is spreading among Massachusetts’ bird population. At a virtual meeting Wednesday, officials discussed the issue and how people can stay safe. Up to a thousand wild bird deaths have been reported around the state, as well as a flock of domestic poultry in Plymouth County. “It’s by and large the largest outbreak as far as the impact and the number of individual birds,” said Andrew Vitz of Mass Wildlife. “…
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