Philly's first bird flu case is a sick goose, but threat to humans is low, officials say
Avian flu is a common illness among birds, but it can spread to humans and other mammals. The virus is shed through excretions, such as saliva and feces. Exposure to sick or dead animals is the primary way humans contract bird flu, according to the CDC.
Health officials in Philadelphia announced on Wednesday the city's suspected case of bird flu found after testing on an ill ...
A snow goose in West Philadelphia ’s Carroll Park neighborhood is the city’s first suspected case of a highly contagious ...
Dr. Mike Cirigliano joined Good Day Philadelphia to discuss the ongoing bird flu outbreak and shares ways you can stay safe.
Philadelphia health officials say a goose found next to Carroll Park in West Philadelphia had highly infectious bird flu.
City health officials say the snow goose was found in West Philadelphia on Jan. 11. Preliminary state testing was positive ...
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