Avian Influenza Outbreak Strikes Hampton Roads: Birds Dying at Rapid Rates in Virginia-Wildlife Department Issues Warning
PORTSMOUTH, Va. – Reports indicate a concerning trend of birds falling ill and perishing at increasing rates in the eastern region of Virginia, encompassing Hampton Roads. The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources has identified the likely culprit as the highly pathogenic avian influenza strain H5N1, based on initial testing results. Instances of infected birds have been documented in Hampton Roads, the Northern Neck, and the Middle Peninsula. The situation has been particularly dire in Hampton …