Rhode Island officials continue to track the bird flu after confirming a case last month, the first case in the state since 2022.

State officials say the highly pathogenic avian influenza – more commonly known as bird flu – is widespread in much of the ...

Last month, a flock of birds in southern Rhode Island was euthanized after they were found to be infected with H5N1 avian influenza. While the threat to public health is considered to be low, Dr.