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 …

4 days ago · 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 New York parks, commercial flocks and ...

Jan 30, 2025 · While there are no human cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, we will continue to monitor these detections and work closely with our state and local partners to prevent the spread of the virus.” HPAI continues to infect birds and mammals across the United States and Canada, including New York. The first detection of HPAI in New York ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

Jan 28, 2025 · 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 New York parks, commercial flocks...

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.

Avian influenza, or bird flu, is a disease that is spread among birds and is caused by flu viruses. Water birds (such as ducks, geese, gulls, and swans) can carry bird flu without looking sick, but bird flu can cause sickness and death in poultry birds (such as chickens and turkeys).

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 you...