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International Business Times
International Business Times
Mark Moore

Live Bird Markets Ordered To Close In New York City As Avian Flu Cases Spread

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul ordered live poultry markets in New York City, Long Island and Westchester County to shut down for five days because of avian flu. (Credit: Getty Images)

Live poultry markets in New York City and some of the surrounding counties were ordered to close for a week after seven cases of bird flu were detected in New York State, Gov. Kathy Hochul said on Friday.

The governor's announcement emphasized that there is no immediate threat to the public and that she is taking the step to be "proactive" about monitoring for avian flu.

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