‘Like a horror show’: Dead birds at Chicago's Oak Street Beach spark avian flu concerns
When she took her dog out to Oak Street Beach on their morning walk Sunday, Portia Belloc Lowndes came across a scene that was so disturbing, she said, it felt “like a horror show.” Around 20 dead birds lay belly-up on the shore,
Dead birds wash up along Chicago's shoreline as avian flu spreads
CHICAGO - The avian flu outbreak that has killed millions of chickens nationwide, driving up the price of eggs, is now leaving a grim scene along Chicago’s lakeshore. Hundreds of dead waterfowl have washed up over the past few days.
Hundreds of ducks found sick or dead along Lake Michigan as outbreak of H5N1 bird flu hits Chicago area
H5N1 bird flu — have been found along the shores of Lake Michigan in the Chicago area, prompting warnings from area health officials. The Chicago Bird Collision Monitors (CBCM), a volunteer conservation project dedicated to the protection of migratory birds,
Reports of dead birds washing up on Lake Michigan beaches sparking new fears over bird flu
Reports of dead birds washing up on beaches along Lake Michigan are sparking new fears over bird flu. Over the weekend, volunteers canvassed North Avenue Beach, disposing of a couple dozen birds, with dozens more washed out into the lake.
Bird flu leaves hundreds of ducks dead or severely sick along Lake Michigan, monitor group reports
Monitors with an area bird tracking organization say that they've determined that a number of ducks have succumbed to bird flu​ along Lake Michigan.
Hundreds of ducks sick, dead in bird flu outbreak — WGN Evening News
H5N1 bird flu — have been found along the shores of Lake Michigan in the Chicago area, prompting warnings from area health officials. (
More than 100 dead birds found along lakefront beaches; avian flu suspected
When she took her dog out to Oak Street Beach on their morning walk Sunday, Portia Belloc Lowndes came across a scene that was so disturbing, she said, it felt “like a horror show.” Around 20 dead birds lay belly-up on the shore,
Hundreds of Ducks Found Dead of Suspected Bird Flu Around Chicago
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Several hundred ducks found dead from suspected bird flu along Lake Michigan
Hundreds of red-breasted mergansers have been found either dead or sick over the past few days along Lake Michigan in Chicago and into the northern suburbs. Officials suspect that highly contagious bird flu is the cause of the illnesses found in the mergansers,
As egg prices rise, Trump administration must get cracking on bird flu crisis
The country desperately a White House that will marshal resources toward solving the bird flu problem that's been killing off ...
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Outbreak of Bird Flu Suspected in Mass Deaths of Red-Breasted Mergansers Along Chicago's Lake Michigan Shoreline
Hundreds of red-breasted mergansers have been affected by a bird flu outbreak on Chicago's Lake Michigan shoreline, raising ...
Chicago shoppers seeing egg shortages and prices soaring above $7 in several stores
Shoppers in some parts of the country are finding empty egg shelves in their local grocery stores. And some grocery stores ...
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Bird flu outbreak: New sub-type of avian flu found on duck farm in Merced County, California
CHICAGO (WLS) -- As egg prices continue to soar across the country, there are new concerns about bird flu as a new strain ...
Why egg prices are so high — and will likely get higher
A Long Island farm said it would be forced to kill its flock of nearly 100,000 ducks due to an outbreak of bird flu.
What can you do to prevent getting bird flu?
People who work with livestock are at the greatest risk of bird flu. To stop the disease's spread, it's critical that they participate in testing programs and wear masks and gloves when advised. “For ...
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Understanding avian flu: symptoms, risks and prevention tips from local expert
Person-to-person transmission remains rare, but Dr. David Hirschwerk provides insight into how to protect yourself from Avian ...