Jan 29, 2025 · BOSTON — State environmental and health officials are informing the public that Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 virus, which rarely infects humans, is suspected to be the cause of death in cases of both wild and domestic birds in several Massachusetts municipalities. The Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife), the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources ...

18 hours ago · The current outbreak of the bird flu is the largest Massachusetts has ever seen. It’s now considered widespread, affecting wild birds, poultry farms and — if you’ve noticed the price of eggs at the grocery store — our economy.. Beyond its impact on farms and wildlife, bird flu raises questions about potential risks to humans and pets.

Massachusetts has been dealing with an ongoing outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A (HPAI) H5N1 virus since early 2022. The H5N1 virus is affecting wild and domestic bird populations across the country.

6 days ago · The Division of Fisheries and Wildlife, Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources, and Massachusetts Department of Public Health said Wednesday that the highly pathogenic avian influenza ...

Jan 19, 2025 · PLYMOUTH — State environmental and health officials are informing the public that Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), which very rarely infects humans, is suspected to be the cause of over 60 deceased Canada geese, swans, and other birds in Plymouth. The Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife), the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR), and the ...

Jan 29, 2025 · Since early 2022, Massachusetts has had recurring incidents of HPAI. In January, an outbreak of HPAI was suspected of causing the death of Canada geese, swans and other birds in Plymouth.

Jan 20, 2025 · Massachusetts environmental and health officials say the bird flu is the suspected cause of death in an outbreak that impacted geese and other wildlife in Plymouth.

Jan 29, 2025 · Bird flu is rare in cats and dogs, but here are tips for how to keep your pets safe amid the avian flu outbreak that recently left dozens of birds sick in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Livestock and poultry owners are also urged to take steps to prevent domestic flocks from mixing with wild birds, particularly wild waterfowl, feathers and droppings.

Jan 29, 2025 · BOSTON — State officials are warning the public to avoid handling birds and other wildlife as suspected avian flu cases are now “widespread” in Massachusetts. The Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1 virus, which rarely infects humans, is suspected to be the cause of death in cases of both wild and domestic birds in several ...

3 days ago · Massachusetts officials are warning of a widespread bird flu outbreak suspected in the deaths of hundreds of wild birds. ... the avian influenza H5N1 virus arrived in the United States in late ...