BOSTON — The circulating bird flu has become “widespread” in the Bay State, as officials believe the virus has killed 500 to ...

The current outbreak is largely impacting central and eastern states and Canada, Vitz said, and is the largest to date in Massachusetts in terms of distribution and the number of wild birds impacted.

Officials believe bird flu has killed wild and domestic birds across the state. Bird flu appears to be widespread among birds in Massachusetts, state health and environmental officials said Wednesday.

has been present among wild birds in Massachusetts since early 2022, according to the state’s Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. But since the beginning of this month ...

"Wild mammals, especially those that scavenge on birds, such as foxes, can also become infected." Officials also said that Massachusetts has had recurring incidents of HPAI since early 2022.

is a disease caused by viruses found in wild birds and domestic poultry like chicken. This winter, Massachusetts saw its largest ever bird flu outbreak. While humans are rarely infected with bird ...

NOW, MASSACHUSETTS HAS BEEN BATTLING THIS STRAIN OF THE AVIAN FLU SINCE 2022, AFTER IT WAS BROUGHT TO NORTH AMERICA BY WILD BIRDS IN BROCKTON, DEAD SWANS AND DUCKS. A STRIKING SIGHT ON THE SHORE ...

H5N1 virus is suspected to be the cause of death in both wild and domestic birds in several Massachusetts municipalities. The state has seen recurring incidents of the virus since early 2022 ...

Massachusetts officials report that H5N1 is widespread among wild birds. There have been no confirmed human cases of bird flu so far in Massachusetts. Pets should be kept on a leash when outside.

"About this time in January, we do tend to see a spike as birds migrate through," said Mertz. "It can be contagious to wild birds, domestic poultry, and waterfowl. It generally spreads through ...

The current cases are primarily located in the Boston-area to southeast Massachusetts, while lower cases have been reported in central and western Mass. Both wild and domestic birds can become ...