The avian flu has affected over a dozen ducks and wild birds at New York City's Queens and Bronx zoos, caused by a widespread outbreak. The Wildlife Conservation Society has reported deaths, including three ducks at the Queens Zoo, and is awaiting further test results for additional birds at the Bronx Zoo. In response, vulnerable species were relocated, and measures were implemented to reduce exposure to wild birds. The zoos remain open with minimal risk to public health. Additionally, all live poultry markets in NYC have been ordered to close temporarily to address recent bird flu cases.
The Wildlife Conservation Society reported that over a dozen ducks and wild birds at the Queens and Bronx zoos have died from the avian flu outbreak.
The parks all remain open, as there is little risk to humans, despite the bird flu cases impacting local zoos.
Vulnerable bird species were moved to protected areas, and steps were implemented to limit animal exposure to wild birds, carriers of avian influenza.
Following cases of bird flu found in live poultry markets, officials ordered temporary closures to allow for cleaning and disinfecting.
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