Bird flu outbreak suspected in Williamston

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Bird flu has likely killed hundreds of birds in Massachusetts: ‘Virus is widespread in the state’

The circulating bird flu has become "widespread" in Massachusetts, as officials believe the virus has killed 500 to 1,000 wild birds across the region.

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State officials issue guidance on bird flu

AMHERST, Mass. (WWLP) - State officials issued guidelines for potential bird flu cases Wednesday morning. State officials held a news conference Wednesday morning with an update on bird flu in Massachusetts. Two geese at UMass tested positive for the disease last week, suggesting that Massachusetts may see another spike in cases. 22News spoke with Tessa White-Diemand, co-owner of Diemand Farm, to see what measures they're taking to combat the di…

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Officials say ‘widespread’ bird flu outbreak is the largest the state has seen - The Boston Globe

Scientists say the temporary freeze on communications from federal officials creates a troubling blind spot for those tracking the virus.

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Avian flu outbreak suspected in Massachusetts, many wild birds die

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health issued a notice on January 29, stating that the deaths of wild and domestic poultry reported in multiple communities are suspected to be related to the H5N1 avian influenza virus (Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza). Officials reminded people not to come into contact with dead poultry or animal carcasses.

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Bird flu likely ‘widespread’ in Massachusetts, officials say - New York Times Post

Massachusetts residents are being warned to avoid handling birds or other animals that are dead or appear to be sick, as preliminary positive cases of bird flu have now been reported across the state, health officials said Wednesday. The highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), or bird flu, has been present among wild birds in Massachusetts since early 2022, according to the state’s Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. But sinc…