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

Philadelphia Inquirer · 5h

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.

phillyvoice.com · 9h

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.

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.

Bird flu outbreak causes egg shortages, price increases

TribLIVE.com · 19h

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.

penncapital-star · 1d

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.

Bird flu wave keeps egg prices high

Economists aren’t sure when the ongoing U.S. egg shortages will end, which is driving up costs for customers. Another wave of bird flu infections is to blame for the crisis.

WBRE Wilkes-Barre on MSN9h

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 MSN11h

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 ...

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.

Williamsport Sun-Gazette11d

Avian influenza suspected in snow geese deaths; Game Commission shares what to do if you find possibly-diseased birds

Avian influenza is suspected in the death of about 200 snow geese found last week in the greater Allentown area, according to ...

Centre Daily Times on MSN3d

High egg prices impacting Centre County grocery stores, restaurants. When could it end?

Nationally, on average, egg prices have increased more than 50% since June, back when a dozen eggs cost $2.72.

Cases of deadly avian flu reported in Allen County waterfowl

Signs of avian flu in waterfowl include sudden death, lack of energy and appetite, nasal discharge, cough, sneezing, lack of ...

Lancaster Farming3d

Develop a Biosecurity Plan for Your Dairy Farm

With the threat of highly pathogenic avian influenza, it is important that dairy producers develop a biosecurity plan. Penn ...

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Bird Flu in Top US Chicken State Georgia Threatens Exports

Georgia, the top US chicken-producing state, confirmed its second recent case of bird flu in a commercial poultry flock, ...

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