Colorado Lt. Gov. Primavera Issues Disaster Declaration for Avian Flu in Weld County

Colorado declares disaster emergency as presumptive bird flu outbreak hits facility with 1.3M chickens

Colorado Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera on Thursday declared a disaster emergency for a massive outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Weld County north of Denver.The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) told local outlet FOX31 News there was a presumptive positive test for HPAI, also known as the bird flu, at an egg laying facility in the county.CDA officials told the outlet dead chickens are being tested at the facility, which …

Avian flu hits another Weld County egg farm, Colorado declares disaster

State officials are confirming a suspected outbreak of avian flu among chickens at a large commercial egg farm in Weld County, with the governor’s office declaring a disaster after a year of relative quiet with the deadly and highly contagious bird disease.

Avian flu disaster declared in Weld County

Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera verbally declared a disaster in Weld County for an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza. The verbal declaration issued Thursday night allows state agencies to continue to coordinate disease mitigation, response and recovery efforts, according to a news release from the governor’s office. Avian flu is severe, has a high mortality rate and may occasionally affect people, according to the USDA. Primavera is acting…

Colorado Lt. Gov. Primavera issues disaster declaration for avian flu in Weld County

Colorado Lt. Gov. Primavera, as acting governor, issued a verbal disaster declaration for avian flu in Weld County.

Verbal disaster declaration issued for avian flu outbreak in Weld County

Colorado Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera issued a verbal disaster declaration Thursday night for an outbreak of "highly pathogenic avian influenza" in Weld County.

Disaster declaration issued for bird flu outbreak in northern Colorado

An avian flu outbreak is occurring in Weld County.