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.
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.
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.
Sick goose is 1st case of bird flu in Philly amid national outbreak
A sick snow goose found in West Philadelphia earlier this month has tested positive for the avian influenza A(H5), making it the first bird in the city to test positive for the highly-pathogenic bird flu,
First suspected case of bird flu in Philadelphia detected in snow goose
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The Philadelphia Department of Health said Wednesday that the city's first suspected case of avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, was detected in a snow goose earlier this month. The sick goose was found in the 1200 block of N. 59th Street near Carroll Park in West Philadelphia on Saturday, Jan. 11.
Philadelphia reports first suspected case of bird flu in sick wild goose
Philadelphia health officials say a goose found next to Carroll Park in West Philadelphia had highly infectious bird flu.
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Gettysburg College pond closed over bird flu fears as dead geese continue to be found
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Bird flu outbreak causes egg shortages, price increases in Western Pa.
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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.
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Wildlife, agriculture officials increasing vigilance as bird flu outbreak continues
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Education key to state strategy in reducing spread of avian flu in Pennsylvania
Gov. Josh Shapiro says state has been primarily focused on education regarding mandatory testing requirements for poultry and ...
Officials euthanize hundreds of snow geese at two LV quarries over bird flu concerns
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Avian flu detected in Carbon County
Newswatch 16's Emily Kress spoke with officials from the Pennsylvania Game Commission about the spread to two Canada geese.