There are more dead or dying birds from this season's avian flu outbreak that one small wildlife centre in the Fraser Valley can handle.
Scientists are on alert for dangerous mutations of the bird flu after the virus was detected in mammals. 'Global News Morning' speaks with avian immunologist Shayan Sharif about the potential for human transmission. – Feb 17, 2023Elizabeth’s Wildlife Center in Abbotsford takes in sick and injured birds, but with the disease now circulating in the region, its founder is unable to keep up with the biosecurity protocols that are required.
According to the BC Centre for Disease Control, since last year, there has been an “unprecedented global spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza” — the H5N1 strain — that has infected some mammals, including foxes, skunks and marine mammals. This strain poses a low risk to the public, the BC CDC says, although bird flu can infect humans.
“Bird owners are legally responsible to notify authorities of serious bird diseases such as bird flu. Do not take sick birds off the property,” the B.C. government website states.Are rate hikes over? Market watchers give their forecast to Bank of Canada
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