Bird flu confirmed in geese found dead in Whitby

Bird flu confirmed in geese found dead in Whitby

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Dead geese found along the waterfront in Whitby have tested positive for avian influenza (bird flu), Whitby Animal Services confirmed in a release on Tuesday.

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