Officials in Markham have put up signs at several bodies of water where several dead geese had been located, warning residents to avoid the areas due to suspected avian influenza.
Maxine Roy, a spokesperson for the city, said geese found at Country Glen Stormwater Pond tested positive for avian flu, also known as bird flu.
As for the dead geese discovered at the other three locations, Roy said the city is still awaiting lab results. Earlier, she did confirm to CP24 that rapid testing of the waterfowls revealed that they were infected with avian flu. Roy said 160 geese have been found dead so far. She added that the city was first notified about a sick goose last week.
"We're continuing to monitor the area, the areas quite close closely. We're also working with York Region Public Health and other provincial bodies as well," Roy said.The signs advise residents to stay away from dead carcasses and keep pets on a leash to prevent them from entering the water and interacting with the dead birds."We are asking for members of the public, if they do come across a dead, diseased or injured bird, to report it to the city," Roy said.
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