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Avian Flu Outbreak Shuts NYC Poultry Markets, Soars Egg Prices

2/10/2025

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Avian flu has claimed the lives of 15 birds at the Queens and Bronx zoos, leading New York Governor Kathy Hochul to shut down live poultry markets. The outbreak has also impacted a red-tailed hawk and a great horned owl. With over 156 million birds affected nationwide, egg prices are soaring, and markets are facing closures.

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Avian flu has claimed the lives of 15 birds at the Queens and Bronx zoos, leading New York Governor Kathy Hochul to shut down live poultry markets. The outbreak has also impacted a red-tailed hawk and a great horned owl. With over 156 million birds affected nationwide, egg prices are soaring, and markets are facing closures.