Avian Influenza Outbreak Spreads Across Multiple US Counties.
Two cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza have been detected in Moffat County, Colorado, one in a domestic bird and the other in a wild bird. The disease is highly contagious among animals, especially wild birds and domestic poultry. Officials at Moffat County Public Health have advised people to report sick birds or unusual bird deaths and take precautions such as washing hands and not touching sick or dead birds. A free webinar will be held on March 15 to learn more about avian influenza and how to prevent it from spreading.