Avian Influenza - Mass.gov
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 …
State Officials Provide Updated Guidance on Suspected Avian Flu …
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 …
What you should know about Massachusetts’ largest-ever outbreak of bird flu
6 days ago · 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 …
Bird flu is now 'widespread' in Massachusetts, officials say - USA …
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 …
Avian Flu (HPAI-H5N1) Advisory from the State and What You …
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 …
Avian flu - Mass.gov
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 …
Bird flu now ‘widespread' in Massachusetts, officials warn
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 …
Officials suspect bird flu is widespread in Massachusetts
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 …
Over 60 birds in Mass. may have died from flu - WWLP
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.
Bird flu risk to humans is low, but cats are vulnerable - USA TODAY
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 …