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Goshen County health officer warns of avian flu in local birds; notes measles outbreak nearby
Summary
County Health Officer Dr. James Church told commissioners that avian influenza has been detected in birds within Goshen County and reminded residents not to touch sick wild animals; he also noted a measles outbreak in neighboring Fremont County.
During the Feb. 3 meeting, County Health Officer Dr. James Church updated the board on communicable-disease developments. He reported a measles outbreak in Fremont County and said avian influenza had been detected in birds in Goshen County, reminding residents "not to touch sick, wild animals because Avian Flu is contagious to humans." The Public Health report was approved by the board.
Public Health Nurse Heather Dittmer recognized nurse Melissa Johnson for 25 years of service to the county. Commissioners accepted the Public Health report by motion. No quarantine or emergency public-orders were announced at the meeting; Dr. Church limited his remarks to public-health guidance and surveillance updates.
