Bird flu detected in backyard flock in Dukes County; birds were euthanized

State health officials reported bird flu in a backyard flock in Dukes County and said the birds were safely depopulated and disposed of; no human cases were reported and officials found no evidence that contaminated products were distributed.

State health officials reported that bird flu was detected in a backyard flock in Dukes County. The agency said it safely depopulated and disposed of the affected birds. Officials did not specify the exact location within Dukes County or whether the birds belonged to a domestic or commercial operation. They also reported no human cases in the state and said they had not found evidence that contaminated products were distributed. Known details: - The detection involved a flock in Dukes County, which includes Martha's Vineyard and surrounding islands. - The agency stated the flock was safely depopulated and disposed of. - Officials reported no human infections and no evidence of contaminated products being distributed. - The agency provided state reporting links for sick or dead domestic poultry and for sightings of multiple sick or dead wild birds. Summary: The incident led to removal and disposal of the affected birds, and authorities reported no human cases and no evidence of contaminated products entering distribution. Undetermined at this time.