Bird Flu Outbreak Kills 300 Birds in Nigeria's Plateau

A recent bird flu outbreak in Plateau, Nigeria, has resulted in the death of over 280 birds out of 300 at a farm in the Bassa Local Government Area, as confirmed by Shase’et Sipak, the Chief Veterinary Officer. The outbreak was identified and samples tested positive at the National Veterinary Research Institute, prompting immediate biosecurity measures to prevent further spread. In the United States, a case of bird flu was confirmed in Hendersonville, North Carolina, where one of several dead birds at Osceola Lake tested positive for the virus. Health officials are advising the public to avoid contact with wild birds and their droppings due to the low risk of transmission to humans, primarily occurring through direct contact. In another incident, about 100 birds were found dead in a park in Ann Arbor, Michigan, raising concerns about potential avian influenza as well. These incidents reflect rising bird flu cases that can affect both wild and domestic birds significantly.