AVIAN FLU SPREADING - The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources confirmed Thursday that avian flu in wild birds has spread to five additional counties in Utah.
The first case in wild birds was detected in Cache County earlier this month and more results from dead birds throughout the state confirm the virus is spreading.Officials said that as of Thursday, ten wild birds have tested positive for avian flu. The birds were located in Cache, Weber, Salt Lake, Utah, Tooele and Carbon counties.
Wild birds that tested positive include Canada geese, great horned owls, hawks, pelicans, turkey vultures and ducks, DWR explained. Of the recent birds that tested positive, three of them were found on the shore of Scofield Reservoir, located in Carbon county. Officials with the Department of Environmental Quality said drinking water and recreational activities would not be impacted since the water is treated.
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