Philly's first bird flu case is a sick goose, but threat to humans is low, officials say
Avian flu is a common illness among birds, but it can spread to humans and other mammals. The virus is shed through excretions, such as saliva and feces. Exposure to sick or dead animals is the primary way humans contract bird flu, according to the CDC.
A sick snow goose found in West Philadelphia earlier this month has tested positive for the avian influenza A(H5), making it the first bird in the city to test positive for the highly-pathogenic bird ...
Despite the havoc it is wreaking on the farm, health officials say the risk of the public getting sick is minimal.
An alert on the Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area website warns that bird flu could be affecting any geese migrating ...
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