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Live Bird Markets Ordered to Close in New York

Race to sell chickens after New York City live poultry markets ordered shut due to avian flu

Live poultry markets in New York City raced to sell off all their chickens and other fowl Friday after seven cases of avian flu were detected and state officials ordered markets in the metropolitan area to close for a week.

The New York Times · 2h

Live Bird Markets Ordered to Close in New York After Avian Flu Is Found

The order affects roughly 80 markets in New York City and in several nearby counties. Gov. Kathy Hochul described it as a “proactive” step to help curb the spread of bird flu.

KIRO-TV · 1h

Governor closes down NYC area poultry markets after 7 cases of avian flu detected

NEW YORK — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Friday that all live poultry markets in New York City and three suburban counties were being shut down after seven cases of avian flu were detected at markets in the city’s five boroughs.

1st H5N1 bird flu case confirmed in San Mateo backyard flock

East Bay Times · 4m

First H5N1 bird flu case confirmed in San Mateo backyard flock

The discovery of bird flu in the San Mateo backyard flock prompted health officials to remind people to take biosecurity measures.

USA Today · 1d

Bird flu confirmed in Rockland; H5N1 suspected in other dead geese found in Spring Valley

Bird flu is widespread in wild birds worldwide and is causing outbreaks in poultry and dairy cows with several recent human cases.

SFGATE on MSN · 18h

Multiple instances of bird flu found in San Mateo County

H5N1, known as bird flu, has been found in San Mateo County this week, according to state and local health officials. San Mateo County officials said Thursday that bird flu was found in a stray cat in Half Moon Bay.

Cape and Islands NPR3m

Bird flu is widespread among CT waterfowl. Experts say to stay clear of carcasses

The Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 is being found in many wild birds in many different areas of Connecticut according to the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Waterfowl ...

Intelligencer on MSN3h

All the Latest Unnerving Bird Flu Developments

A new H5N1 strain has been spotted in cows and New York is temporarily closing live poultry markets, among other warning ...

Click2Houston4h

Avian influenza detected in Harris County, Texas Parks and Wildlife advises caution

Texas Parks and Wildlife has confirmed cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Harris County, primarily ...

Long Island Press4d

Understanding avian flu: symptoms, risks and prevention tips from local expert

Person-to-person transmission remains rare, but Dr. David Hirschwerk provides insight into how to protect yourself from Avian ...

Ibj.com5h

What we know about avian flu spread in Indiana

Hoosier farmers are on edge as the bird flu—officially the highly pathogenic avian influenza, or HPAI—continues to menace big and small flocks alike three years into this outbreak.