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.
Despite the havoc it is wreaking on the farm, health officials say the risk of the public getting sick is minimal.
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Bird flu outbreak spreads as cases detected in three unlikely animals - including house petThe bird flu outbreak in the United States is showing no signs of slowing down, with new cases emerging in nearly 25 states ...
America’s bird flu crisis shows no signs of slowing down. There have been new cases just this month emerging in nearly 25 states, and for the first time in Philadelphia.Health officials there are ...
An alert on the Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area website warns that bird flu could be affecting any geese migrating ...
The Keystone State’s vigilance is, so far, keeping the avian flu from spreading to dairy farms.
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