Avian Influenza - Mass.gov
Massachusetts has been dealing with an ongoing outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A (HPAI) H5N1 virus since early 2022. The H5N1 virus is affecting wild and domestic bird …
State Officials Provide Updated Guidance on Suspected Avian Flu …
Jan 29, 2025 · BOSTON — State environmental and health officials are informing the public that Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 virus, which rarely infects humans, is …
Bird Flu (HPAI-H5N1) Advisory from the State and What You Need …
1 day ago · Evidence suggests that Bird Flu (HPAI-H5N1) is widespread in Massachusetts and is likely present even in areas where there has not been a confirmed positive case. ... State …
What you should know about Massachusetts’ largest-ever outbreak of bird flu
2 days ago · Dr. Catherine Brown, Massachusetts state epidemiologist, and Ashley Randle, Commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources, joined GBH’s All …
Bird flu is now 'widespread' in Massachusetts, officials say - USA …
Jan 30, 2025 · The Division of Fisheries and Wildlife, Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources, and Massachusetts Department of Public Health said Wednesday that the highly …
Avian flu - Mass.gov
Avian influenza refers to influenza (flu) Type A viruses that are adapted to avians (birds). These viruses occur naturally among wild aquatic birds (such as ducks and geese) worldwide and …
Wild Care on Cape Cod: At least 10 positive tests of avian flu
19 hours ago · HPAI on Cape Cod: According to MassWildlife, evidence suggests Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza "widespread in Massachusetts." The agency reports "preliminary …
Bird flu infects wild and backyard animals in Mass., but human risk ...
Jan 28, 2025 · Officials suspect the virus lead to the deaths of birds in Plymouth, Boston and the UMass Amherst campus. The Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife said …
Bird flu risk to humans is low, but cats are vulnerable - USA TODAY
4 days ago · The current strain of the avian influenza H5N1 virus arrived in the United States in late 2021 and Massachusetts has seen "periodic outbreaks" since then, according to Vitz.
State Officials Suspect HPAI Outbreak Impacting Geese and Other ...
Jan 19, 2025 · PLYMOUTH — State environmental and health officials are informing the public that Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), which very rarely infects humans, is suspected …
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