which is about 150 miles south of downtown Atlanta. It was the state’s first commercial outbreak in 2023, but the deadly virus had been detected this year in wild birds in Georgia and other states.

"It's a matter of days between the bird catching it and it starting to get symptoms," he said. "This appearance on South Georgia doesn't mean it's on the way to Antarctica but it does show that ...

Experts say the spread of Bird Flu from one human to another is ... follow WALB on Facebook and X (Twitter). For more South Georgia news, download the WALB News app from the Apple Store or Google ...

The Georgia Department ... facility in south Georgia tested positive for Avian Influenza. According to officials, the facility in Sumter County has the first positive case of bird flu in a ...

The striking bird has a black belly instead of the usual ... The season has only just started on South Georgia, we were only the third boat to land there. 'I hope other people get to see it ...

Bird flu has been confirmed in 10 penguins on South Georgia, one of the world's great wildlife havens. Avian influenza had already infected other seabirds and mammals on the British Overseas ...

Georgia's cases were the latter ... Seasonal flu vaccines are not designed or intended to protect against bird flu. Miguel Legoas is a Deep South Connect Team Reporter for Gannett/USA Today.

Bird flu has crept uncomfortably close to home in recent months. Public health experts have detected nearly five dozen known infections of the H5N1 avian influenza virus in people in the U.S ...

The CDC reports that there are 65 confirmed cases of bird flu in the US, so far none in Georgia. But many are at risk for exposure. Experts say those with backyard chickens should wear appropriate ...