Parks Canada has confirmed a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a Canada goose at Rouge National Urban Park and suspects five additional cases. Ecosystem scientist Jory Mullen emphasizes the virus's high contagion and survival rates. Despite reports of bird flu outbreaks globally, including the H5N1 subtype affecting livestock, the risk for humans remains relatively low. Caution is urged for those in contact with birds and pets, as there have been serious implications, such as a dog dying after exposure to the virus.
"For wildlife, it’s a bit of a precarious situation obviously, it’s highly contagious... The virus can survive upwards of months in ideal conditions."
"From that point on, [we] can suspect that the rest that are exhibiting those clinical symptoms are also suffering from HPAI."
"It’s horrible because I’m sure those owners did not in any way think their dog coming into contact with a dead bird would lead to the death of their sweet dog."
"There is a relatively low risk for humans to contract the disease... The main message is just for people not to..."
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