Within 24 to 48 hours of the first detection of the virus, state and federal animal health officials work with farms to cull ...

So, the CDC says if eggs are cooked properly, they are safe to eat. This means cooking eggs to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit, which kills bacteria and viruses, including bird flu.

Berks County officials on Monday recommended that residents take precautions to prevent the spread of avian influenza or bird flu. Officials noted poultry farming is one of the largest agriculture ...

Officials say the virus poses a significant threat to domestic and wild bird populations and, in rare cases, can impact human health as well.

Controlling the avian flu has become more challenging because it’s so entrenched in the global environment, spilling into ...