Two dead Canada geese tested positive for bird flu at UMass Amherst. Meanwhile, officials in Taunton are looking into the mysterious discovery of several dead birds. The post Dead birds in Taunton, at UMass Amherst further fuel bird flu concerns appeared first on Boston.

Bird flu likely killed dozens of Canada geese, swans, other birds in Massachusetts: ‘The public should strictly avoid handling any sick or dead birds or other animals’

Bird flu "very rarely" infects humans, but people are advised not to touch sick or dead birds. Cats are "highly susceptible" to infection and may die.

AMHERST - Two Canada geese found dead on the UMass Amherst campus recently have tested positive for avian flu, the school said Tuesday. This comes after dozens of geese died of suspected bird flu in Plymouth,

The first two cases of bird flu on the University of Massachusetts campus were discovered over the weekend when two deceased Canadian geese tested positive for disease, the university announced.

The Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife is investigating after a number of dead Canada geese were spotted near Lake Sabbatia in Taunton earlier this week.

AMHERST, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Two dead geese found on the campus of UMass Amherst have tested positive for bird flu. The CDC has declared that the current outbreak is primarily an animal health issue and that there is a low risk to the public.

The president of an Amherstberg wildlife rehabilitation centre that is dealing with cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza is asking the public to please be patient with the organization.