Mississippi Business News : declared in Ban on out-of-state flocks issued, but no new avian flu outbreaks reported

Dr. Tom Tabler, poultry science professor at Mississippi State University, said on Tuesday that there have been no new outbreaks in any of those states or Mississippi. Other flocks in contiguous states have reported instances of the low-pathogenic variety, which can mutate into the deadlier version. The virus, which manifests itself in several strains, cannot be contracted by humans, but it poses a threat to the $2.9 billion Mississippi poultry industry. The state's industry avoided an outbreak in 2015 that led to the destruction of 50 million birds in the Midwest. "No poultry — including chickens, ducks, turkeys, quail, pheasants and pea fowl– are allowed from Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky or Georgia because of their current outbreaks," Watson said.

15 new flu death reported in NC; total for season climbs to 156

Some people — such as older people, young children, and people with certain health conditions — are at high risk for serious flu complications. The latest deaths were reported between March 26 and April 1. The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. You must enter the characters with black color that stand out from the other charactersMessage: * A friend wanted you to see this item from WRAL.com: http://wr.al/17mDmFifteen new flu deaths were reported in North Carolina last week, bringing the total number of deaths for the season so far to 156, according to numbers released Thursday by the North Carolina Department of Health. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death.


The state has seen 2,273 residents hospitalized from the flu so far this season, which began September 1. The Oklahoma State Department of Health reports that six new deaths were added to the state's total in the past week. 90 Oklahomans have died from the flu so far this season. Thirteen Oklahoma County residents have died from the flu while 405 have been hospitalized. Of the six, two were reported as occuring during the week.


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