The Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc is reminding residents to take simple precautions to help reduce the risk of avian influenza. Although avian flu has been detected in the Strathroy-Caradoc area, there have been no human cases associated with exposure to wild birds. You are advised to avoid touching wild birds or bird droppings, keep pets away from wild birds, including geese, stay clear of areas where bird droppings are present. Also do not handle sick, injured, or dead birds.
Written by: C. Soares