'Widespread' bird flu leads to spike in wild bird deaths
There have not been any cases among commercial flocks in Massachusetts, said Agricultural Commissioner Ashley Randle.
Bird flu now considered ‘widespread’ in Mass., officials say
Massachusetts officials announced Wednesday that bird flu is now considered to be “widespread” in the state and urged the public to avoid handling birds or other animals that are dead or appear sick.
Officials say ‘widespread’ bird flu outbreak is the largest the state has seen
Scientists say the temporary freeze on communications from federal officials creates a troubling blind spot for those tracking the virus.
Bird flu is now considered 'widespread' in Massachusetts as outbreaks spread, officials warn
Bird flu is now believed to be widespread in Massachusetts and is likely present even in places where there has not been a confirmed positive, state environmental and health officials said Wednesday.
Bird flu is 'widespread' among birds in Massachusetts, state officials say
Bird flu appears to be widespread among birds in Massachusetts, state health and environmental officials said Wednesday.
Bird flu has likely killed hundreds of birds in Massachusetts: ‘Virus is widespread in the state’
The circulating bird flu has become “widespread” in Massachusetts, as officials believe the virus has killed 500 to 1,000 wild birds across the region.
Bird flu on the rise in Mass. wildlife
The highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 virus, also called bird flu, continues its seemingly inexorable march across the country with animal cases now being recorded in the
Bird flu crisis enters new phase
Dozens of newly confirmed cases of avian influenza in wild birds and the first verified U.S. case of a new strain of the virus are raising concern the bird flu crisis may be entering a troubling new phase.
As bird flu ravages poultry industry, the damage spreads
After the current strain of bird flu, H5N1, reached the U.S. in 2022, more than 148 million birds have been euthanized. What is the outbreak's potential impacts on humans, the poultry industry, egg prices,
Bird flu highlights need for federal communication
Between 500 and 1,000 suspected cases of H5N1, also called avian flu, have been reported in Massachusetts birds. Sharing scientific data is important to track the outbreak.
Avian flu outbreak has spread to birds in Boston area, officials say
An avian flu outbreak that has killed birds across Massachusetts in recent weeks is suspected to have spread to birds in Boston and Brookline, according to officials.
Mass.-based Moderna could be first to manufacture bird flu vaccine
Massachusetts-based Moderna will likely be the first to manufacture a bird flu vaccine, backed by hundreds of millions in government funding. The biopharmaceutical giant is developing the vaccine as a ...
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What the unprecedented bird flu outbreak in Massachusetts means for you
The current bird flu outbreak in Massachusetts is the largest the state has ever seen. Here's why officials believe it has ...
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Flu cases spike in Massachusetts: How to protect yourself
Sills says travel is another possible contributing factor to the number of cases we are seeing. To minimize your risk of the flu, it is recommended to take the following precautions like wash your ...
As bird flu keeps egg prices climbing, some stores set limits in Massachusetts
As egg prices continue to climb, some grocery stores in Massachusetts are limiting how many customers can buy.
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Massachusetts Urges Caution Against Avian Flu
Local public health officials suspect highly pathogenic avian influenza in recent wild and domestic bird deaths.
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US: Bird deaths in Massachusetts due to avian influenza
Massachusetts, United States - A man died Monday in Louisiana after contracting the bird flu virus after being exposed to ...
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Bird flu suspected after dozens of Massachusetts geese found dead
Only this weekend, the water was surrounded with dozens of dead birds believed to have contracted the avian flu that is ...