Huntington warns residents about dead geese found near Heckscher Park
Newsday • • health
Key Points:
- Six geese found dead in and near Heckscher Park in Huntington are being tested for avian influenza, with lab results expected in up to a month.
- Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza primarily affects wild waterfowl but can also infect other birds and mammals, including domestic poultry and cattle.
- Human cases are rare and usually involve direct contact with infected animals; no human cases have been reported in New York to date.
- The state advises avoiding contact with sick or dead birds, keeping pets away, and reporting dead birds to local animal control; symptoms in birds include respiratory and neurological issues.
- There is no treatment for the disease, which typically peaks in winter, and safety precautions include wearing gloves and masks when
