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Bird Flu Outbreak Sparks $1B Research Funding, Warnings

3/20/2025

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Rising concerns over bird flu in Portsmouth have prompted city officials to warn residents to steer clear of wild waterfowl, particularly due to droppings from wild geese. In a bid to combat the outbreak and soaring egg prices, the Trump administration has pledged $1 billion for bird flu research. Tragically, two cats in New York City succumbed after consuming contaminated raw chicken pet food tied to the virus.

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Rising concerns over bird flu in Portsmouth have prompted city officials to warn residents to steer clear of wild waterfowl, particularly due to droppings from wild geese. In a bid to combat the outbreak and soaring egg prices, the Trump administration has pledged $1 billion for bird flu research. Tragically, two cats in New York City succumbed after consuming contaminated raw chicken pet food tied to the virus.