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Ducks Test Positive for Avian Flu in Austin

1/10/2025

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Ducks at the Arboretum Shopping Center in Austin, Texas, have tested positive for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), raising alarms as the virus spreads among wild birds across the state. To curb the risk, officials urge residents to take down bird feeders and baths. Although the threat to humans is minimal, caution is advised for those who encounter sick or deceased birds.

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Ducks at the Arboretum Shopping Center in Austin, Texas, have tested positive for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), raising alarms as the virus spreads among wild birds across the state. To curb the risk, officials urge residents to take down bird feeders and baths. Although the threat to humans is minimal, caution is advised for those who encounter sick or deceased birds.