A dead snow goose sparks avian flu concerns in BC after a teenager's presumptive positive case.

A dead snow goose found in Carolyn Law's Richmond, B.C., backyard has raised concerns about avian flu. This comes after a BC teenager tested positive for bird flu, marking the first presumptive case in Canada. The patient is in critical condition, but the source of infection is unclear. Health authorities advise avoiding contact with sick or dead birds as the H5N1 strain remains a low risk to humans, though infections among commercial flocks in B.C. have risen as migratory birds fly south.

November 13, 2024
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