A disease outbreak has been identified in a commercial poultry flock. The flock is under quarantine and the affected birds have been killed to prevent the spread of the disease. This action ensures the birds will not enter the food system.

Farm workers who were exposed to the sick birds are being monitored by health officials. The disease in question is highly contagious and often deadly to domestic poultry. Further details about the outbreak and response efforts are available from the relevant authorities.