All reside poultry markets in New York Metropolis and Westchester, Nassau and Suffolk counties are being shut down Friday after seven circumstances of avian flu had been detected at markets within the 5 boroughs throughout routine inspections, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul stated throughout a public well being briefing.
The closure is in impact by at the very least Feb. 14. Throughout that point, no poultry may be delivered and wholesome birds have to be bought, Hochul stated. Markets should disinfect, stay closed for 5 days and endure state inspection earlier than reopening.
The governor stated the shutdown was out of an abundance of warning. The state experiences no circumstances of chook flu in people.
Avian flu is on the rise across the nation, largely impacting animals. However 66 people contracted within the virus within the U.S. in 2024 and one particular person died, in accordance with the New York State Division of Well being. Out of an abundance of warning, officers in a number of spots throughout the tri-state space have warned the general public to steer clear of useless birds.
A park in Westchester County was not too long ago shut down after 12 useless Canada geese had been discovered within the pond, with officers apprehensive it may have been a results of chook flu.
