Birth flu has been causing outbreaks in poultry and dairy cows in the U.S. with recent human cases among poultry and dairy workers exposed to the infected animals. ????? ???????  

Officials advise that those with five or more sick or deceased birds at a single location should report the incidents to MassWildlife. If someone has livestock or poultry, officials recommend not sharing equipment with other bird owners, avoiding unnecessary movement of poultry and isolating new birds for at least one month before adding to a pre

There has been a history of intermittent bird flu outbreaks in Massachusetts since early 2022, officials said. In early January, an outbreak of bird flu was suspected of causing the death of copyright geese, swans and other birds in Plymouth. Now, more positive cases are being reported, officials said. ?????  

The officials added that they are "advising the public to refrain from handling birds or other animals that are dead or appear sick and report suspected cases." Boston's Emerald Necklace, a network for parks that runs throughout the city, posted several signs reminding residents to not touch, feed or remove birds from the parks. ????? ???????

Raptors, waterfowl and other aquatic birds have the highest risk for infection, but "any bird species should be considered susceptible," officials said. Foxes and wild mammals that scavenge on birds are also at risk, officials said. ????????????