Bird flu detected in Arizona wastewater. Here's what you need to know
Arizona currently has no confirmed human cases of bird flu, although two Pinal County workers were exposed through infected poultry in December.
Bird Flu Detected in Wastewater of Three Arizona Cities
A subtype of influenza that is likely to be bird flu has been detected in three Arizona cities according to wastewater sampling.
Bird flu is in Maricopa County. Here’s what to know
Wastewater testing found the virus in Phoenix, Surprise and Tempe. Here’s a guide to what that means.
Bird Flu Found in Arizona Wastewater Raises Public Health Alarms
Health officials in Maricopa County, Arizona, have detected evidence of avian influenza A (H5), commonly known as bird flu, in wastewater samples from Phoenix, Tempe, and Surprise. The findings, reported by the
Arizona bird lovers should be cautious as avian flu spreads
H5N1 bird flu has been spreading across the world, recently making its way to birds in Arizona, but what does that mean for bird lovers and backyard aviaries? Arizona is one of approximately 10 states that have had confirmed cases of avian flu that are being monitored by federal,
Bird flu detected in Maricopa County wastewater; overall risk remains ‘low’
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — The Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) confirmed Monday that it has detected avian (bird) flu in local untreated wastewater. While there are no confirmed human cases of bird flu across the county, officials say it could be related to the recent detections of the H5N1 virus in animals.
Bird Flu: Virus detected in Maricopa County wastewater samples
An "influenza subtype associated with avian flu" has been detected in wastewater samples collected within Maricopa County, according to health officials.
Bird Flu Detected in Geese at Scottsdale Park Amid Rising Cases in Arizona
Bird flu detected in two geese at a Scottsdale, Arizona park, with officials urging preventative health measures.
Bird flu suspected in Ohio, dead birds found in several counties
The department’s Division of Wildlife has submitted several dead birds to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services Laboratory for testing. “The virus does not present an immediate public health concern but avoid handling sick or dead birds as a precaution,
Delaware officials investigating presumptive bird flu outbreak in Sussex County
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources says about 40-50 snow geese have tested presumptive positive for bird flu at the Prime Hook Wildlife Refuge in Milton, Sussex County.
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Backyard chickens and bird flu: Coconino health officials weigh in
As H5 bird flu impacts bird populations, and some who work with poultry, local health officials recommend residents who keep ...
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Bird flu: Are grocery stores impacted by the virus?
It appears there are plenty of eggs to go around despite the bird flu running rampant through some poultry farms in Arizona, and the nation.
Raw cat food sold in Arizona recalled after testing positive for bird flu
A voluntary recall was issued Tuesday for a brand of raw cat food distributed in Arizona after the testing was positive for ...
How America lost control of the bird flu, setting the stage for another pandemic
The U.S. government failed to eliminate the virus on dairy farms when it was confined to a handful of states. Now at least 875 herds across 16 states have tested positive.