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Should South Georgia be worried about potential impacts from the Bird Flu?
Experts say the spread of Bird Flu from one human to another is rare ... follow WALB on Facebook and X (Twitter). For more ...
Bird flu detected in Georgia as state ramps up biosecurity efforts
CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. — The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirmed the presence of Highly ...
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Georgia’s fourth case of bird flu detected in backyard chicken flock in metro Atlanta
The Georgia Department of Agriculture announced it had detected a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, sometimes called ...
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Bird flu detected in Georgia backyard flock of chickens, ducks
A highly contagious strain of bird flu has been detected in a non-commercial, backyard flock of ducks and chickens in Georgia, state agriculture officials said Friday.
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Bird flu virus shows concerning mutations in first severe case in the U.S.
A genetic analysis suggests the bird flu virus mutated inside a Louisiana patient in a way that could potentially make the virus more transmissible to humans, according to the Centers for Disease ...
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Should South Georgia be worried about potential impacts from the Bird Flu?
The CDC reports that there are 65 confirmed cases of bird flu in the US, so far none in Georgia. But many are at risk for exposure. Experts say those with backyard chickens should wear appropriate ...
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Should South Georgia be worried about potential impacts from the Bird Flu?
WALB previously reported that a man Joseph Jackson Jr. was arrested and charged with aggravated assault in connection to the shooting. A 15-year-old is charged with a felony for having a gun on ...