Pennsylvania ramps up bird flu response
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The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has recorded more than 7 million avian flu cases this year, which accounts for 80% of the cases nationwide. Why is the virus so much worse here? Governor
Strains of highly pathogenic avian influenza virus have been present in Pennsylvania’s wild birds since early 2022.
Governor Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania convened a crisis response meeting this week to address a massive avian influenza outbreak in the state. Per state officials, nearly 7.6 million birds have contracted the virus thus far, causing major concerns for both the poultry industry as well as local communities with regard to the highly contagious virus.
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — Governor Josh Shapiro, Pennsylvania Department of agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and other officials held a roundtable in Lancaster County on Tuesday regarding the surge in cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza.
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is monitoring the continued spread of avian influenza in wild birds as spring migration begins across the state.
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