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Fourth Case of Bird Flu Detected at Maricopa County Farm
- Officials reported on Friday afternoon that bird flu was identified at an additional poultry operation in Maricopa County during standard screening procedures, marking the fourth such case this year in the area.
- This detection follows three earlier cases in the county this year and involved birds too young to produce eggs with no visible symptoms.
- The Arizona Department of Agriculture stated that the infected poultry are being disposed of through heat and activation processes to prevent virus spread.
- The AZDA has indicated that the overall threat to the public is minimal, while individuals who have been directly exposed to infected birds face the greatest chance of infection.
- Officials will continue testing and ask residents to report sick or dead birds and call health centres if flu-like symptoms arise after bird contact.
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