Avian

Controversy Flares as HHS Secretary Kennedy Proposes Natural Virus Spread in Poultry to Combat Avian Flu

Washington, D.C. — Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently sparked controversy with his suggestion to let avian influenza run its course among U.S. poultry populations, a stark contrast to the existing protocol of culling infected flocks. This proposal, discussed during a Fox News interview on March 11, 2025, prompted a barrage of criticism from public health experts, veterinarians, and governmental officials who argue that the approach could have dire consequences for …

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Avian Flu Outbreak Claims Lives of Rare Birds at Queens and Bronx Zoos Amid Statewide Emergency Measures

New York, NY — An outbreak of avian flu has severely impacted bird populations in New York’s celebrated city zoos, resulting in the death of multiple birds and prompting swift action from state officials. Governor Kathy Hochul has ordered the temporary closure of all live poultry markets across New York City and surrounding areas to curb the virus’s spread. The Wildlife Conservation Society, which oversees operations for both the Queens and Bronx Zoos, has confirmed …

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Mysterious Deaths of Kaimuki’s Wild Birds Linked to Trauma, Not Avian Flu, Confirm Hawaii Agriculture Officials

Honolulu, Hawaii – After a distressing discovery of 13 dead wild zebra doves in a Honolulu resident’s yard, state agriculture officials have confirmed that the cause of death was trauma, not avian flu as initially feared. The birds, which presented with symptoms including bloody eyes, were rigorously tested to ensure they did not succumb to the flu, which has recently been detected in Hawaii’s bird populations. The resident, identified only as Connie, reported the alarming …

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