Highly contagious avian flu found in 3 Canada geese, health unit warns
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Avian flu has been found in three birds in the London region, public health officials say.
Three Canada geese that were recently found dead in London and Strathroy tested positive for a highly contagious strain of the virus this winter, officials with the Middlesex-London Health Unit said Friday.
The announcement came with a reminder that people should avoid touching wild birds — a warning following the transmission of an avian flu strain to a teenager in B.C.
"Transmission from birds to humans is very rare, however, we ask that you avoid contact with wild birds, particularly carcasses. Keep your pets away from them too," Dr. Joanne Kearon, the associate medical officer, said in a written statement.
"If you encounter a dead waterfowl or other wild bird, you may report it to the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative who will oversee collection of the bird and testing."
Recently, a number of poultry farms in southwestern Ontario were quarantined due to outbreaks of avian flu. There's also been a rise in the identification of birds killed by a deadly strain known at H5NX, the health unit said.
Health officials say they won't individually report each confirmed case of the disease, but will keep the public informed if the situation requires it.
According to those officials, deceased wild birds may be reported to the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative at 1-866-673-4781.
Avian flu has been found in three birds in the London region, public health officials say.
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