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Bird flu continues to spread quickly through the U.S. farm system because that system is inherently a viral playground.
Gayle Mendoza, with the Philadelphia Health Department, says this is the second time bird flu has been detected in a live market. "Those markets at that point are shut down," Mendoza said.
First suspected case of bird flu reported in Philadelphia 02:17. The first suspected case of bird flu was reported in Philadelphia on Wednesday after public health officials said a sick snow goose ...
Philadelphia reported its first case of bird flu found in an ill snow goose. Health officials say the threat to Philadelphia from H5N1 "remains low." Residents are urged to stay away from wild ...
While a bird flu vaccine rollout isn't necessary yet, the experts say, we may need it if certain conditions arise. So far in this outbreak, there have been 68 human cases of bird flu in the U.S ...
A sick snow goose was discovered in West Philadelphia on Jan. 11, 2025, the city health department says. Here's what to know about bird flu.
A snow goose found dead in West Philadelphia on Jan. 11 has tested positive for avian flu. Bird flu is easily transmissible among wild birds and can be contracted by mammals, but the risk to ...
This marks Philadelphia’s first recorded case of bird flu, as a national outbreak continues to infect millions of birds a year, as well as dairy cattle, wild animals and a small number of humans. “The ...
In the U.S., bird flu headlines have focused on an unprecedented number of American cases and the impact of the virus on dairy cows and on poultry. Skip to content. ... Philadelphia. 215.351.1200 ...
Gayle Mendoza, with the Philadelphia Health Department, says this is the second time bird flu has been detected in a live ...
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 ...