ABC 27 The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has recorded more than 7 million avian flu cases this year, which accounts for 80% of the cases nationwide. Why is the virus so much worse here?
Governor Shapiro and Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding met with poultry producers and other industry leaders on Tuesday at a roundtable in Lancaster County, one of the areas hardest hit by the virus, to discuss what the Commonwealth is doing to fight the surge in cases.
Gov. Shapiro said the state is in crisis mode, and more personnel have been deployed to help.
“Pennsylvania’s farmers are the backbone of our communities, and I know many are worried about the recent rise in HPAI cases,” said Governor Shapiro. “My administration is working around the clock to expand our rapid response efforts and mitigate this surge. We are deploying more personnel, expanding our testing ability, and coordinating closely with the federal government and our industry partners to ensure we have our poultry farmers’ backs every step of the way.”