The First Case Of Bird Flu Has Been Confirmed In A Bird Found In Nunavut

The Department of Health advises people to take basic hygiene precautions when handling wild birds

A fat mullet is seen feeding her young on Coates Island. Nunavut’s first case of bird flu has been confirmed in a bird found on Coats Island, the GN announced Thursday. (File photo by Douglas Noblet)

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The first case of bird flu has been confirmed in Nunavut, the territory’s health department announced Thursday. The case was traced to a live berry on Coats Island as the Canadian Wildlife Service conducted surveillance testing on July 12, it said in a news release. The risk of bird flu infection to the public is considered low, the department said, adding that there is no evidence that it can be transmitted to humans by eating fully cooked game birds or eggs. Generally, infection in humans occurs when a person has had close, prolonged contact with infected live or dead poultry or with environments that are contaminated. Despite the low risk of infection, the health department advised people to always practice basic hygiene precautions when handling wild birds. This includes wearing gloves, washing hands frequently, and cleaning soiled clothing as quickly as possible. Signs of possible infection include trembling or lack of coordination of the bird, swelling around its head, neck or eyes, diarrhea or sudden death, or finding many dead birds in one location. So far bird flu has been detected in wild birds in every province, the Yukon and parts of the United States. The ministry said the Nunavut government will no longer report confirmed cases now that its presence in the territory is confirmed. He advises anyone who sees a potentially infected bird to contact their local conservation office. Anyone who feels ill after handling a bird should contact their local health centre.

title: “The First Case Of Bird Flu Has Been Confirmed In A Bird Found In Nunavut Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-15” author: “Adena Valdivia”

The Department of Health advises people to take basic hygiene precautions when handling wild birds

A fat mullet is seen feeding her young on Coates Island. Nunavut’s first case of bird flu has been confirmed in a bird found on Coats Island, the GN announced Thursday. (File photo by Douglas Noblet)

From The Nation News

The first case of bird flu has been confirmed in Nunavut, the territory’s health department announced Thursday. The case was traced to a live berry on Coats Island as the Canadian Wildlife Service conducted surveillance testing on July 12, it said in a news release. The risk of bird flu infection to the public is considered low, the department said, adding that there is no evidence that it can be transmitted to humans by eating fully cooked game birds or eggs. Generally, infection in humans occurs when a person has had close, prolonged contact with infected live or dead poultry or with environments that are contaminated. Despite the low risk of infection, the health department advised people to always practice basic hygiene precautions when handling wild birds. This includes wearing gloves, washing hands frequently, and cleaning soiled clothing as quickly as possible. Signs of possible infection include trembling or lack of coordination of the bird, swelling around its head, neck or eyes, diarrhea or sudden death, or finding many dead birds in one location. So far bird flu has been detected in wild birds in every province, the Yukon and parts of the United States. The ministry said the Nunavut government will no longer report confirmed cases now that its presence in the territory is confirmed. He advises anyone who sees a potentially infected bird to contact their local conservation office. Anyone who feels ill after handling a bird should contact their local health centre.

title: “The First Case Of Bird Flu Has Been Confirmed In A Bird Found In Nunavut Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-10-21” author: “George Holman”

The Department of Health advises people to take basic hygiene precautions when handling wild birds

A fat mullet is seen feeding her young on Coates Island. Nunavut’s first case of bird flu has been confirmed in a bird found on Coats Island, the GN announced Thursday. (File photo by Douglas Noblet)

From The Nation News

The first case of bird flu has been confirmed in Nunavut, the territory’s health department announced Thursday. The case was traced to a live berry on Coats Island as the Canadian Wildlife Service conducted surveillance testing on July 12, it said in a news release. The risk of bird flu infection to the public is considered low, the department said, adding that there is no evidence that it can be transmitted to humans by eating fully cooked game birds or eggs. Generally, infection in humans occurs when a person has had close, prolonged contact with infected live or dead poultry or with environments that are contaminated. Despite the low risk of infection, the health department advised people to always practice basic hygiene precautions when handling wild birds. This includes wearing gloves, washing hands frequently, and cleaning soiled clothing as quickly as possible. Signs of possible infection include trembling or lack of coordination of the bird, swelling around its head, neck or eyes, diarrhea or sudden death, or finding many dead birds in one location. So far bird flu has been detected in wild birds in every province, the Yukon and parts of the United States. The ministry said the Nunavut government will no longer report confirmed cases now that its presence in the territory is confirmed. He advises anyone who sees a potentially infected bird to contact their local conservation office. Anyone who feels ill after handling a bird should contact their local health centre.

title: “The First Case Of Bird Flu Has Been Confirmed In A Bird Found In Nunavut Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-10-28” author: “Cora Farmer”

The Department of Health advises people to take basic hygiene precautions when handling wild birds

A fat mullet is seen feeding her young on Coates Island. Nunavut’s first case of bird flu has been confirmed in a bird found on Coats Island, the GN announced Thursday. (File photo by Douglas Noblet)

From The Nation News

The first case of bird flu has been confirmed in Nunavut, the territory’s health department announced Thursday. The case was traced to a live berry on Coats Island as the Canadian Wildlife Service conducted surveillance testing on July 12, it said in a news release. The risk of bird flu infection to the public is considered low, the department said, adding that there is no evidence that it can be transmitted to humans by eating fully cooked game birds or eggs. Generally, infection in humans occurs when a person has had close, prolonged contact with infected live or dead poultry or with environments that are contaminated. Despite the low risk of infection, the health department advised people to always practice basic hygiene precautions when handling wild birds. This includes wearing gloves, washing hands frequently, and cleaning soiled clothing as quickly as possible. Signs of possible infection include trembling or lack of coordination of the bird, swelling around its head, neck or eyes, diarrhea or sudden death, or finding many dead birds in one location. So far bird flu has been detected in wild birds in every province, the Yukon and parts of the United States. The ministry said the Nunavut government will no longer report confirmed cases now that its presence in the territory is confirmed. He advises anyone who sees a potentially infected bird to contact their local conservation office. Anyone who feels ill after handling a bird should contact their local health centre.