445 birds euthanized due to bird flu outbreak at Rhode Island market
Rhode Island health officials have euthanized 445 birds at a Providence market following the detection of avian influenza during routine testing. The facility is currently closed for cleaning, and staff are being monitored for potential exposure to the virus.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the ongoing risks of avian influenza in poultry markets and the importance of public health surveillance to prevent potential human transmission.
3 Comment Share story Share topics: Avian influenza Bird flu Euthanized Rhode Island Providence Bird market Antonelli Poultry Sanitization PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — The Rhode Island Department of Health and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management said that 445 birds at a bird market in Providence were euthanized after the detection of avian flu during routine quarterly testing.
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