Christine McNab Quotes on Birds (2 Quotes)

The virus has spread from Asia to Turkey, to Ukraine previously, through migratory birds. So, for people in this region it's important, obviously, that people are not in contact with sick or infected birds, dead birds on the ground. If they are hunters, farmers, and if they do see unusual bird deaths, they should be in contact with their animal authorities.

It might be because children were home for the holidays, maybe playing with birds around the house, and sick birds are easier to catch.