Avian influenza (AI), also called avian flu or bird flu, is caused by a group of viruses that occur naturally in wild birds. A virus is pathogenic if it can cause illness or death. Some avian influenza viruses can infect birds but not cause many bird illnesses or deaths.

1 day ago · If you find more than one dead bird in one place, report it using the NYSDEC Avian Influenza Reporting form, which can be found at dec.ny.gov. The Canada goose tested for H5N1 was found in Lake ...

23 hours ago · Ramsay de Give for The New York Times. ... The table was the lone mention of bird flu in a scientific report published on Wednesday that was otherwise devoted to air quality and the Los Angeles ...

ALBANY, N.Y. (January 22, 2025) - New York State continues to take proactive measures through monitoring and encouraged testing to prevent highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) and facilitate early detection, particularly as the State continues to …

6 days ago · Avian flu cases top 126K in New York. More than 126,800 birds in New York have been affected by the avian flu since 2022, including thousands of new infections uncovered in recent months in...

Jan 24, 2025 · In New York state, bird flu has been detected occasionally in wild birds, backyard flocks, and poultry since 2022. The state reported several cases in live poultry markets in Brooklyn and Queens in 2023. Last week, the Putnam County Health Department reported a bird flu case in a wild goose in Brewster, a village about an hour outside New York ...

The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) is working with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (NYSDAM) to monitor a national outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza, also called avian flu or bird flu, that has appeared in dairy cattle.

Jan 28, 2025 · New York State Department of Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald said, “As Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza continues to be detected in New York State, we are remaining vigilant and are working closely with our state and local partners to minimize the risk to people who have or may come into contact with infected animals. The State ...

Avian Influenza in New York State. Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 has been found in poultry and wild birds in many areas, including New York City. It has also been detected in dairy cattle and in other mammals in parts of the United States.

Apr 10, 2024 · NEW YORK (WABC) -- Scientists in New York City have a new warning after a study from Mount Sinai found the highly contagious bird flu in some city birds. Health officials are now warning if...