{"id":507460,"date":"2026-10-25T11:48:12","date_gmt":"2026-10-25T11:48:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/507460\/"},"modified":"2026-10-25T11:48:12","modified_gmt":"2026-10-25T11:48:12","slug":"canada-geese-found-at-robert-w-crown-memorial-state-beach-earlier-this-month-test-positive-for-bird-flu-officials-say","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/507460\/","title":{"rendered":"Canada geese found at Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach earlier this month test positive for bird flu, officials say"},"content":{"rendered":"

Canada geese found at a beach in Alameda earlier this month have tested positive for highly pathogenic avian flu, officials said.<\/p>\n

AP Photo\/Charlie Neibergall<\/p>\n

\"Bay<\/p>\n

Saturday, October 24, 2026 11:43PM<\/p>\n

ALAMEDA, Calif. — Canada geese found at a beach in Alameda earlier this month have tested positive for highly pathogenic avian flu, also known as bird flu, the East Bay Regional Park District announced Friday.<\/p>\n

The birds were collected on Oct. 8 and Oct. 12 at Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach and the park district is advising people to take precautions to reduce potential exposure and possible human infections.<\/p>\n

People should not touch wild birds and should maintain a distance of at least 50 feet if they encounter a dead bird, and should keep children and dogs away from birds, carcasses or bird droppings, according to the park district.<\/p>\n

MORE: CA health officials warning beachgoers of bird flu for pets after elephant seals contract virus<\/a><\/p>\n

Sick or dead birds can be reported to Alameda County Vector Control at 510-567-6800 or Contra Costa County Vector Control at 925-685-9301.<\/p>\n

More information about bird flu can be found at www.cdc.gov\/bird-flu<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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