"More than 100 black vultures have been found dead near the Conowingo Dam since mid-April after an outbreak of the highly pathogenic avian flu, officials say.
The discoveries have resulted in the closure of several walking trails in the area, as officials work to curtail the spread of the deadly virus among birds. The risk to humans remains low, according to the Centers for Disease Control, though one poultry worker tested positive for the avian flu in Colorado last month. That worker, the first human case of the virus in the U.S., has since recovered.
Since its arrival to the United States, the virus has swept through domestic flocks, and millions of birds have been culled. Locally, the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore opted to take many of its bird species off-exhibit to ensure they wouldn’t come into contact with infected birds or their droppings."
Christine Condon reports for the Baltimore Sun May 10, 2022.
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