CHICAGO — After conducting tests, the Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago, Ill., has confirmed and reports the death of a Chilean flamingo and a harbor seal from highly pathogenic avian influenza.
Zoo officials have not confirmed a source and cause but note that it is “near certain” that it emanated from contact with wild waterfowl that were HPAI infected. The zoo adds that visitors are not at risk from contacting the virus from its other animals, but that safety remains one of its top priorities.
“Because highly pathogenic avian influenza is spread by free-ranging birds, it is no riskier. . .