Experts warn of concerns over spread of U.S. bird flu outbreak as federal agencies struggle to rehire fired employees. Updates on genetic mutation here.

One-third of parents said they have taken action to protect their family against bird flu, with 22 percent being more careful about general hygiene; 13 percent being more cautious

Staten Island has become the latest addition to the growing list of New York counties to experience a bird flu outbreak. On Mar. 7, bird flu was detected at a Staten Island live poultry market during proactive surveillance of New York City’s live bird markets by the state Department of Agriculture and Markets.