New York City, avian flu and Bird Markets

Live Bird Markets Ordered to Close in New York After Avian Flu Is Found
The order affects roughly 80 markets in New York City and in several nearby counties. New Jersey is also asking its live markets to voluntarily clean, disinfect and temporarily close.
Race to sell chickens after New York City live poultry markets ordered shut due to avian flu
New York has ordered a weeklong shutdown of all live bird markets in New York City, Westchester and Long Island after seven cases of avian flu were detected at bird markets in the city.
Avian flu suspected in up to 15 bird deaths at New York City zoos
At least three and possibly up to 15 birds have died of avian flu at two New York City zoos, according to the organization that operates the facilities.
New York Is Shutting Down Live Bird Markets After Finding Bird Flu
The order requires market owners to sell or otherwise remove all live birds and conduct a thorough cleaning and disinfection of their facilities—even if bird flu wasn't detected there. All markets must remain closed for five days after the cleaning to confirm they are free of the H5N1 bird flu virus so that the virus won't spread again when live animals are reintroduced.
Live Bird Markets Ordered To Close In New York City As Avian Flu Cases Spread
Gov. Kathy Hochul said she is taking a 'proactive' approach but emphasized that there is no immediate threat to the public.
New York City zoos taking precautions after several ducks die from avian flu, others being tested
New York City zoos are taking extra precautions after announcing the deaths of several ducks and wild birds amid concerns of an avian flu outbreak.
New York City live poultry markets closed over bird flu
In New York state, the five-day closure of live poultry markets in New York City and three counties—Westchester, Suffolk and Nassau—will allow them to be cleaned and disinfected to help prevent spread of the disease, New York Governor Kathy Hochul said in a statement.
New bird flu cases hit New York City zoos
The nationwide bird flu outbreak has hit two New York City zoos amid growing concern about the virus dangers and a sharp rise in egg prices. NBC News' Shaquille Brewster reports.
New York City Zoos Mourning the Deaths of Ducks and Wild Birds After 15 Contract and Die From Deadly Avian Flu Virus
Unprecedented Number of Avian Flu Virus Cases Contaminating Zoos, Poultry, and Dairy Farms and Live Markets Across the United States
New York shuts down live poultry markets after bird flu detected
Live bird markets in New York City, Long Island and Westchester County will be shut down for a week after seven cases of ...
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New York Shuts Down Live Poultry Markets Amid Bird Flu Outbreak
A total of seven cases of avian influenza were discovered during routine inspections of live bird markets at Queens, the ...
New York shuts down NYC-area live poultry markets after bird flu detected
All live bird markets in New York City and several neighboring counties were ordered to be closed on Friday after inspectors ...