Avian influenza Pennsylvania

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

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 · 13h

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.

WHYY · 12h

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 · 23h

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.

Yahoo · 9h

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.

WTAJ Altoona on MSN14h

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 MSN15h

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 ...

New York Sun2d

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-Gazette12d

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 ...

Outdoor News12d

200 dead snow geese signals return of avian influenza in Pennsylvania

The number (of impacted birds) is large because snow geese congregate in large numbers, and HPAI is so contagious." ...

Farm and Dairy1h

Researchers are concerned by H5N1 bird flu’s ability to mutate, reassort

The spread of H5N1 into new species alarms researchers who say it could reassort in a new species, like pigs, leading to more ...

Lancaster Farming5d

What Delmarva Poultry Producers Need to Know as Avian Influenza Cases Rise

Dog owners should wipe paws after their pets chase geese to remove any feces that could be tracked around or licked off. Cats have died after exposure to avian influenza in milk, so cat owners may ...

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.

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