Avian Flu Fears Spread as Dead Birds Discovered Nationwide

Concerns about avian flu are rising in multiple regions across the U.S. after numerous dead birds were discovered. In Plymouth, Massachusetts, officials collected over 30 dead birds, with tests pending for H5N1 after geese were previously found dead in the area. Similarly, 50 dead snow geese were reported at Seneca Lake in New York, prompting testing for highly pathogenic avian influenza, following earlier confirmations of bird flu nearby. In Indiana, a major outbreak at Rose Acre Farms resulted in the death of 2.8 million egg-laying hens, leading to strict quarantines and testing protocols at surrounding farms. Additionally, dead birds found in Ocean Pines, Maryland, have also been sent for testing, with officials advising the public to report any similar findings without direct contact. While health officials emphasize that the risk to humans remains low, monitoring and precautions are being heightened across affected areas.