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Avian flu found in 4 more Utah counties

Utah Public Radio | By Anna Johnson

Published January 11, 2023 at 6:28 PM MST

Wild birds flying over water — Avian flu is most commonly found in wild birds

With cases of avian flu rising nationwide, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources announced that avian flu has been detected in four more Utah counties. The addition of Duchesne, Morgan, Summit, and Uintah counties, on top of the existing nine counties reporting cases, brings the total number to thirteen - nearly half the state. In total, 102 birds and two foxes have tested positive for avian flu.

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Anna Johnson

Anna grew up begging her mom to play music instead of public radio over the car stereo on the way to school. Now, she loves radio and the power of storytelling through sound. While she is happy to report on anything from dance concerts to laughter practice, her main focus at UPR is political reporting. She is studying Journalism and Political Science at Utah State University and wants to work in political communication after she graduates. In her free time, she spends time with her rescue dog Quigley and enjoys rock climbing.

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