EventAvian flu was detected in four bird species harvested near Iqaluit between Sept. 4‑11, the first emergence in Nunavut since 2024. Health officials say human risk is low and that fully cooked birds and eggs are safe; they advise hunters to wear gloves, wash hands with soap and warm water, and clean contaminated gear promptly.
Avian flu detected in four species of birds harvested near Iqaluit between Sept. 4‑11; the risk to humans is low but the Nunavut Department of Health recommends safety measures for hunters.
Avian flu was found in four species of birds harvested near Iqaluit between September 4‑11, the first detection in Nunavut since 2024; authorities say human risk is low and advise basic food‑safety measures for hunters.
