Avian Flu Outbreak Claims Lives of 15 Birds Across Queens and Bronx Zoos, Sparks City-Wide Poultry Market Shutdowns
New York, NY – An outbreak of avian flu has resulted in the deaths of 15 birds at the Queens and Bronx zoos, prompting Governor Kathy Hochul to close live poultry markets across New York City to curb the spread. The measure follows several cases of the virus detected in birds within these markets, as city and state health officials aim to manage the highly contagious disease. Wild birds, including a red-tailed hawk in Bronx …