NYC live poultry markets closing for cleaning amid bird flu concerns. Here's what happens next.
A bird flu-related shutdown of all live poultry markets in New York City, Westchester County and Long Island starts today.
Live Bird Markets Ordered to Close in New York After Avian Flu Is Found
The order affects roughly 80 markets in New York City and in several nearby counties. New Jersey is also asking its live markets to voluntarily clean, disinfect and temporarily close.
New York braces for bird flu risk
A positive bird flu test and the entire flock – 100,000 ducks – was destroyed by an army of state and federal agents in Hazmat suits. The strain found on Corwin’s farm, known as highly pathogenic avian influenza,
Race to sell chickens after New York City live poultry markets ordered shut due to avian flu
New York has ordered a weeklong shutdown of all live bird markets in New York City, Westchester and Long Island after seven cases of avian flu were detected at bird markets in the city.
Avian flu suspected in up to 15 bird deaths at New York City zoos
As a precaution, over the last two weeks, we have moved vulnerable bird species to protected areas in our parks,” officials said in a statement. On Friday, state officials ordered bird markets in the metropolitan area to close for a week after seven cases of avian flu were detected during routine inspections in the Bronx,
New bird flu cases hit New York City zoos
The nationwide bird flu outbreak has hit two New York City zoos amid growing concern about the virus dangers and a sharp rise in egg prices. NBC News' Shaquille Brewster reports.
New avian flu cases hit New York zoos killing at least 15 birds
New avian flu cases hit New York zoos killing at least 15 birds - The zoo deaths come after a statewide order to temporarily close bird markets
Bird flu hits NYC zoos: 3 Queens Zoo birds dead, 12 at Bronx Zoo getting tested
Bird flu has hit the zoo. Over a dozen ducks and wild birds at the Queens and Bronx zoos have died, likely all due to the avian flu sweeping the country. Three ducks at the Queens Zoo died after contracting the virus,
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Egg Farmers Are Losing the Battle with Bird Flu
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Cat Owners Warned of Bird Flu Risk: 'Vigilance Is Key'
Pet owners must take "proper precautions to reduce the risk of spread," said Dr. Susan Nelson, a veterinarian and professor.
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Bird flu in the US is showing signs of adaptation to mammals
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What to know about bird flu risk: Are my chicken wings safe?
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Poultry cull after bird flu discovered near Bodmin
A protection zone is also created after the case of bird flu is reported in Cornwall.