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With up to 1,000 birds killed, Mass. officials seek reports of suspected avian flu cases
Bird flu has likely killed hundreds of birds in Massachusetts: ‘Virus is widespread in the state’
‘Widespread’: Avoid handling birds, wildlife with suspected avian flu cases in Mass., officials say
State officials: Bird flu ‘widespread’ in Mass., but human risk remains low
The leading message coming from Bay State officials this week was that people and pets should stay away from sick or dead wild birds. And if they see any, they should report their observations to MassWildlife.
Bird flu warnings posted, parks closed in some Massachusetts communities
Several Massachusetts communities are posting warnings or closing public spaces over concerns about bird flu and the recent deaths of several groups of birds.
Officials: Bird flu spreading in state, but cases still low in Central Mass.
The number of bird flu cases in Central Massachusetts is relatively low, compared to a swath of the state that runs from Greater Boston to Southeastern Massachusetts. That message was delivered Wednesday during a virtual update from state health officials on the highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 virus.
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US: Bird deaths in Massachusetts due to avian influenza
Massachusetts, United States - A man died Monday in Louisiana after contracting the bird flu virus after being exposed to birds. By December the CDC had identified at least 65 human infections of avian flu in the United States,
State releases new guidance surrounding recent bird flu cases
Updated guidance was released Wednesday, by the state, about a highly contagious type of bird flu now spreading across the Commonwealth.
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Massachusetts Sees Widespread Bird Flu Among Bird Populations
Bird flu is widespread among birds in Massachusetts, state officials confirm, emphasizing the importance of vigilance and adherence to public health guidelines.
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Bird flu is 'widespread' in Massachusetts, state officials say
Bird flu appears to be widespread in Massachusetts, state health and environmental officials said Wednesday. The Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife), the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) said bird flu -- also known as highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) -- is suspected to be the cause of death in cases of both wild and domestic birds in several Massachusetts municipalities.
‘It would be devastating’: Bird flu has likely entered Massachusetts
State officials suspect the avian flu has killed dozens of wild birds in Boston, Amherst, and Plymouth, and farmers are stepping up precautions.
Bird flu has likely killed hundreds of birds in Massachusetts: 'Virus is widespread in the state'
The circulating bird flu has become "widespread" in the Bay State, as officials believe the virus has killed 500 to 1,000 wild birds across the region.
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State officials say avian flu cause of wild, domestic bird deaths
State environmental and health officials announced Wednesday that Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 virus, which rarely infects humans, is suspected to be the cause of death in