6 days ago · 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 …

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 · Bird flu appears to be widespread among birds in Massachusetts, state health and environmental officials said Wednesday.. The Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife), the Massachusetts ...

5 days ago · Massachusetts officials announced Wednesday that bird flu is now considered to be “widespread” in the state and urged the public to avoid handling birds or other animals that are dead or ...

5 days ago · now, massachusetts has been battling this strain of the avian flu since 2022, after it was brought to north america by wild birds in brockton, dead swans and ducks. A STRIKING SIGHT ON THE SHORE ...

4 days ago · Ashley Randle, commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources, said the state has tested dairy herds on licensed farms since August and has had "100% negative results" for avian flu. Randle thanked dairy farmers "for adhering to best practices to ensure that we have a safe milk supply for all of our consumers."

5 days ago · 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 ...

Jan 28, 2025 · No human cases of bird flu have been reported in Massachusetts. Tips to stay safe. Avoid contact with sick or dying wild animals. Humans withh prolonged close contact with sick birds are at most risk of becoming infected. Keep pets away from sick or dead wildlife. Cats can become seriously ill if they come into contact with an infected bird or ...

Avian influenza refers to influenza (flu) Type A viruses that are adapted to avians (birds). These viruses occur naturally among wild aquatic birds (such as ducks and geese) worldwide and can infect domestic poultry (like chickens and turkeys) as well as other bird and animal species.

5 days ago · Massachusetts tests its milk supply for the bird flu and has found 100 percent negative results on licensed dairy farms around the state since last August, she said.