Avian influenza Pennsylvania

Philly's 1st bird flu case is a sick goose

A sick snow goose in West Philadelphia is the city’s first suspected case of avian flu, health officials say

A snow goose in West Philadelphia ’s Carroll Park neighborhood is the city’s first suspected case of a highly contagious avian flu spreading among birds and cattle across the country, Philadelphia health officials said Wednesday.

WHYY · 22h

Philly reports first suspected case of bird flu in an ill snow goose found near Carroll Park

City health officials say the snow goose was found in West Philadelphia on Jan. 11. Preliminary state testing was positive for bird flu.

phillyvoice.com · 1d

Philly's first bird flu case is a sick goose, but threat to humans is low, officials say

Avian flu is a common illness among birds, but it can spread to humans and other mammals. The virus is shed through excretions, such as saliva and feces. Exposure to sick or dead animals is the primary way humans contract bird flu, according to the CDC.

Bird flu outbreak causes egg shortages, price increases

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Bird flu outbreak causes egg shortages, price increases in Western Pa.

There’s been a shortage and price increase of eggs available at grocery stores nationwide, and Western Pennsylvania is not immune. Highly pathogenic avian influenza, also known as the bird flu, is the culprit.

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Wildlife, agriculture officials increasing vigilance as bird flu outbreak continues

More snow geese suspected to be infected with highly contagious bird flu have been found dead in the Lehigh Valley, where Pennsylvania wildlife officials announced the likely presence of the virus among the migratory waterfowl at the beginning of January.

FOX 10 Phoenix on MSN · 4h

Bird flu outbreak affecting egg prices

There is a good chance you have seen higher egg prices at your local grocery store, and people are blaming the recent bird flu outbreak for the price hike.

WTAJ Altoona on MSN1d

Pennsylvania Game Commission continues investigation into avian influenza

The Pennsylvania Game Commission announced an update on the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) resurgence in wild birds ...

Hanover Evening Sun on MSN1d

Gettysburg College pond closed over bird flu fears as dead geese continue to be found

The Pennsylvania Game Commission is conducting tests as Canada geese continue to be found dead near Gettysburg College in ...

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Middle Creek may close areas to public if avian flu affects large numbers of migrating birds

Some areas of Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area in Clay Township may close during prime snow geese viewing season this year if large numbers of birds are found sick or ...

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Governor Shapiro Tackles the Bird Flu Threat, Which Could Wreak Havoc on America’s Farms

The Keystone State’s vigilance is, so far, keeping the avian flu from spreading to dairy farms.

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The Media and I: Avian Influenza and Unpasteurized Milk

John Batchelor and I dive into the accelerating outbreak of avian flu across the U.S. and the hazard of raw milk.

Outdoor News13d

200 dead snow geese signals return of avian influenza in Pennsylvania

The number (of impacted birds) is large because snow geese congregate in large numbers, and HPAI is so contagious." ...

Officials euthanize hundreds of snow geese at two LV quarries over bird flu concerns

LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa. - The Pennsylvania Game Commission confirms it had to euthanize hundreds of snow geese at two quarries in ...

Avian flu detected in Carbon County

Newswatch 16's Emily Kress spoke with officials from the Pennsylvania Game Commission about the spread to two Canada geese.

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