Avian Influenza Confirmed in Geese at UMass Amherst

Two deceased geese discovered on the University of Massachusetts Amherst campus have tested positive for the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), commonly known as bird flu. The findings were confirmed by state and federal veterinary laboratories, prompting the university to implement established protocols to mitigate the spread of the virus. No human cases have been reported in connection to this incident.