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.

Jan 29, 2025 · 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 …

Feb 5, 2025 · The current outbreak of the bird flu is the largest Massachusetts has ever seen. It’s now considered widespread, affecting wild birds, poultry farms and — if you’ve noticed the price of eggs at the grocery store — our economy.. Beyond its impact on farms and wildlife, bird flu raises questions about potential risks to humans and pets.

Jan 30, 2025 · 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...

6 days ago · Evidence suggests that Avian Flu (HPAI-H5N1) is widespread in Massachusetts and is likely present even in areas where there has not been a confirmed positive case. ... State Officials have provided Updated Guidance on Suspected Avian Flu Cases Reported Across MA. Below are some other helpful tips: Do not feed or allow your dog near waterfowl ...

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.

Jan 29, 2025 · Dead birds have been discovered across the state, suspected of falling ill with the avian flu virus. "Evidence suggests that [avian flu] is widespread in Massachusetts and is likely present even in places where there has not been a confirmed positive," state officials said in a release Wednesday.

6 days ago · This is the largest outbreak of bird flu ever in Massachusetts. Andrew Vitz, the state ornithologist at MassWildlife, said the current strain of bird flu impacting Massachusetts arrived in North ...

Jan 20, 2025 · Massachusetts environmental and health officials say the bird flu is the suspected cause of death in an outbreak that impacted geese and other wildlife in Plymouth.

Feb 2, 2025 · Massachusetts health and environmental agencies on Wednesday offered fresh warnings about "widespread" bird flu suspected of killing wildlife and domestic poultry, asking people to report...