New York Live Bird Markets ordered to close after the influence of birds has been found
All live bird markets in New York City and in different close counties must temporarily close in the hope of curbing the spread of avian influence, which was detected in some markets last week, announced the governor Kathy hochul on Friday.The order, coming from the Department of Agriculture and State Markets, affects the approximately 80 live markets in New York City and in the counties of Westchester, Nassau and Suffolk. Seven cases of bird influence had been detected in the Queens markets, the Bronx and Brooklyn.Markets with confirmed cases must get rid of their inventory, while those in which avian influence has not been detected have three days to sell or dispose of all their inventory. All markets must therefore be cleaned and disinfected before closing for at least five days."The sa...