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Maryland Reports Second H5N1 Bird Flu Case

2/1/2025

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Maryland has confirmed its second case of H5N1 bird flu this month, found in a backyard flock in Montgomery County. In response, the flock has been quarantined and all birds depopulated to contain the virus. While it spreads rapidly among birds, officials assure that the threat to humans is minimal, urging enhanced biosecurity to avert future incidents.

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Maryland has confirmed its second case of H5N1 bird flu this month, found in a backyard flock in Montgomery County. In response, the flock has been quarantined and all birds depopulated to contain the virus. While it spreads rapidly among birds, officials assure that the threat to humans is minimal, urging enhanced biosecurity to avert future incidents.