Here's what P.E.I. health officials and veterinarians have to say right now about avian flu
The CFIA recently confirmed that a number of dying and dead Canada geese retrieved from Vernon Bridge had indeed tested positive for H5N1. Veterinarians and health officials, including epidemiologist Marguerite Cameron (pictured), are monitoring the avian flu situation but say Prince Edward Islanders don't need to panic. CBC's Taylor O'Brien explains.
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