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Bird flu is now considered 'widespread' in Massachusetts

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Bird flu is now considered 'widespread' in Massachusetts as outbreaks spread, officials warn

Bird flu is now believed to be widespread in Massachusetts and is likely present even in places where there has not been a confirmed positive, state environmental and health officials said Wednesday.

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Officials: Bird flu spreading in state, but cases still low in Central Mass.

Officials are waiting for test results from a few preliminary, potential H5N1 cases over the last day or so in Central and Western Massachusetts, said Andrew Vitz, the state ornithologist at the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife.

With up to 1,000 birds killed, Mass. officials seek reports of suspected avian flu cases

Officials said risk to humans remains low, but the state's public health veterinarian said pet cats are "very susceptible" to the bird flu and can become "seriously ill."

Avian flu strikes more poultry farms, prompts more state measures and warnings

In related developments, West Virginia officials suspended poultry exhibitions and Massachusetts warned of sick and dead ...

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Deadly H5N1 bird flu becomes an 'existential threat' to biodiversity worldwide

The progression of the species-jumping disease has been unprecedented, including the first-ever U.S. cases of infections in ...

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Snowy owl deaths sadden bird lovers amid growing fears of bird flu

The deaths of two snowy owls, one in RI and one in Massachusetts, has saddened bird watchers and left some wondering if they ...

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D.W. Field Park in Brockton is closed due to suspected avian flu outbreak

A potential avian flu outbreak caused the closure of D.W. Field Park in Brockton, a week after more than 60 geese, swans, and ...

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