Bird flu has been detected in two separate samples of wild birds in Manitoba, the province said on Wednesday.
Manitoba Natural Resources and Northern Development said one sample was of snow geese in Waskada and the other of a bald eagle near Dauphin.
Similar cases have been confirmed in other Canadian provinces, as well as in North Dakota and southern Minnesota.
According to the province, no cases of influenza have been detected in poultry flocks in Manitoba and it does not pose a risk to food safety.
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There is also a very low risk to human health. There are no known cases of this particular strain infecting people in North America – and unless you routinely touch dead birds with your bare hands, there are not many opportunities for people to come into contact with it.
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Anyone who notices groups of six or more dead waterfowl, any number of dead birds of prey or scavengers, such as crows or crows, or any larger group of dead birds, is asked to contact the Provincial Advice Line on 1- 800-782-0076 while investigations continue.
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