Health officials in Ontario's Peel Region are investigating suspected avian influenza cases following the discovery of a significant number of dead wild birds. The Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative is tasked with determining the cause of death. While the risk to human health is currently low, officials have urged the public to refrain from interacting with wild birds, handle deceased specimens carefully, and keep pets leashed outdoors. The avian influenza has affected both wild and domesticated bird populations across Canada, raising concerns about its potential for mutation that could allow easier transmission among humans.
Officials emphasize that the public should avoid interactions with wild birds and handle sick or dead specimens cautiously, reminding pet owners to keep their pets leashed.
Despite the low risk to humans, health authorities stress the importance of reporting any sightings of sick or dead wild birds to mitigate potential avian influenza spread.
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