Massachusetts officials on high alert

Bird flu suspected after dozens of Massachusetts geese found dead
BOSTON – Health officials believe dozens of geese, swans, and other birds in Plymouth, Massachusetts died from Avian Influenza (H5N1), also known as bird flu. The recent outbreak at Billington Sea, a large inland lake in Plymouth, has killed about 60 birds so far.
Massachusetts officials on high alert as avian flu suspected in Plymouth bird deaths
It's all hands-on deck for health and wildlife departments in Massachusetts as over 60 geese, swans, and birds were found dead or sick in Plymouth.
Large Mass. park closed over potential bird flu outbreak
D.W. Field Park, a large park in Brockton and Avon, Massachusetts, was closed on Friday, with officials warning of a potential bird flu outbreak and warning the public not to touch any birds that are dead or hurt.
Dead birds in Plymouth: Why Massachusetts officials suspect bird flu? What to watch for?
Bird flu is the suspected culprit after more than 60 geese, swans and ducks were found sick or dead in a Plymouth pond called Billington Sea.
Massachusetts officials suspect bird flu killed dozens of birds in Plymouth
Massachusetts officials suspect more than 60 birds found dead in Plymouth died from bird flu, though official results may not come for days.
Bird flu: MassWildlife asks public to monitor sick birds, deaths
After birds across Massachusetts died from the bird flu this week, state officials from MassWildlife have asked the public to monitor deaths for the animals. The information is being collected through a public form and pictures of “wild birds to monitor possible outbreaks of Avian Influenza,
Bird flu in MA.: Over 60 dead geese, swans in Plymouth pond. Health officials investigate.
Bird flu "very rarely" infects humans, but people are advised not to touch sick or dead birds. Cats are "highly susceptible" to infection and may die.
Dead birds in Taunton, at UMass Amherst further fuel bird flu concerns
Two dead Canada geese tested positive for bird flu at UMass Amherst. Meanwhile, officials in Taunton are looking into the mysterious discovery of several dead birds. The post Dead birds in Taunton, at UMass Amherst further fuel bird flu concerns appeared first on Boston.
Around 10 birds are infected with avian flu at Amherstburg, Ont., wildlife rehab
The president of an Amherstberg wildlife rehabilitation centre that is dealing with cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza is asking the public to please be patient with the organization.
Dead geese found at UMass Amherst test positive for bird flu
Two Canada geese found on the campus of UMass Amherst have tested positive for bird flu. According to the University, the geese tested positive for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), (H5N1) which is the first known positive test on campus.
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