Avian flu kills 50 million birds in record US outbreak – By BBC News Staff (BBC News) / Nov 28, 2022
Over 50 million birds have died amid a record-breaking outbreak of avian flu in the United States, according to the Department of Agriculture (USDA).
This year’s total of 50.54m birds – including chickens and turkeys – has surpassed a previous high set in 2015.
Flocks in over 40 states have been affected, more than double the number of states in the previous outbreak.
While the risk for humans is low, authorities have warned that safety measures should be taken near birds.
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