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Pennsylvania Faces Bird Flu Crisis: Egg Prices at Risk

2/20/2026

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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro (D-Pa.) announced increased personnel and testing to combat a bird flu outbreak affecting over 7.1 million birds, mostly in Lancaster County, with no evidence of human transmission.
Egg prices could rise as the outbreak continues, despite current oversupply.
Experts warn that migration could worsen the outbreak.
Wild birds are dying in large numbers.
Two related deaths occurred last year in Louisiana and Washington.

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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro (D-Pa.) announced increased personnel and testing to combat a bird flu outbreak affecting over 7.1 million birds, mostly in Lancaster County, with no evidence of human transmission.
Egg prices could rise as the outbreak continues, despite current oversupply.
Experts warn that migration could worsen the outbreak.
Wild birds are dying in large numbers.
Two related deaths occurred last year in Louisiana and Washington.