By Brandon Truitt Click here for updates on this story     PLYMOUTH, Massachusetts (WBZ) — It has been just over a week since the state cleared nearly 60 dead geese from the Billington Sea in Plymouth and neighbors say it appears just as many have died since then. The pond is known for its wildlife, but cases of suspected bird flu have impacted dozens of animals over the last two weeks and turned the frozen pond into a graveyard. Colleen Vissa l…

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The outbreak was officially confirmed on January 13, leading to the culling of all 119,000 poultry at the affected farm. The source of the outbreak remains unknown, and US animal health authorities have launched an investigation to trace its origins and prevent further spread.

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Specialists are sounding the alarm about an ever-evolving virus that is spreading to humans and animals. European agencies are urging increased control measures to prevent a growing threat.

Specialiștii trag un semnal de alarmă privind un virus în continuă evoluție, care se extinde la oameni și animale. Agențiile europene îndeamnă la intensificarea măsurilor de control pentru a preveni o amenințare din ce în ce mai mare.

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Town governments are taking a cautious approach to dead birds, and farmers are advised to keep their chickens inside coops.

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Several Massachusetts communities are posting warnings or closing public spaces over concerns about bird flu and the recent deaths of several groups of birds.

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The circulating bird flu has become "widespread" in the Bay State, as officials believe the virus has killed 500 to 1,000 wild birds across the region.

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State officials on Wednesday urged cat owners to keep their pets indoors because of feline vulnerability to avian flu.Massachusetts is currently experiencing its largest bird flu outbreak since this particular strain arrived in North America in 2021. The virus is widespread among the state’s water birds, primarily affecting geese and swans, according to Andrew Vitz, state ornithologist at MassWildlife.

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