Bird flu confirmed in Austin

Austin ducks dying due to avian Flu, TPWD says
Tests done by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department confirmed the disease was found in multiple ducks recovered at the shopping center.
Bird flu has reached Austin's wildlife. Here's what you need to know.
One U.S. person, a Louisiana resident, has died after contracting bird flu since the beginning of 2024. There have been around 950 confirmed cases of bird flu in humans internationally since 2003, and around half those people have died, according to World Health Organization data.
Bird flu detected in dead birds found in north Austin
TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Austin Public Health said Wednesday afternoon that a local veterinary lab examined dead birds found in north Austin and detected bird flu, according to a press release. The agency said that those results were confirmed by the Texas Department of State Health Services.
Bird flu detected in wild bird within Austin-Travis County: APH
Bird flu has been detected in dead birds found in the Austin area earlier this month, says Austin Public Health.
Health advisory issued as wild bird in North Austin tests positive for bird flu
A dead wild bird found in North Austin this month has tested positive for bird flu, Austin Public Health and the Texas Department of State Health Services confirm. Austin Public Health has issued a public health advisory to remind people who work with or have contact with wild birds,
Texas officials say dead birds found in early January tested positive for bird flu
Texas officials on Wednesday confirmed several dead birds that were discovered earlier this month near Austin tested positive for bird flu.
Bird flu confirmed in Austin as authorities warn public to stay cautious
Bird flu has been detected in Travis County, Austin Public Health confirmed on Wednesday. Local public health officials say the state health department confirmed the H5N1 virus was detected in a wild bird that was found dead in North Austin this month.
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