News Update from Camden County Government Department of Health and Human Services: Camden County Monitoring Presumptive Cases of Bird Flu Throughout The State
(Gloucester Township, NJ) – The Camden County Department of Health and Human Services is currently monitoring the spread of bird flu throughout New Jersey. Currently, NO BIRDS IN CAMDEN COUNTY have tested positive for bird flu and the RISK TO THE PUBLIC REMAINS LOW.
Between February 14 and February 16, 2026, more than 1,100 dead or sick wild birds were reported to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP). Most reports involved Canadian geese, with a smaller number involving other species. Within this timeframe, Gloucester Township reported approximately 10–20 dead geese.
The current public health risk to residents remains low, but state and local agencies continue to monitor the situation closely. To date, no human or domestic animal cases of H5N1 have been reported in Camden County.
Read the entire Camden County News Update here: https://www.camdencounty.com/camden-county-monitoring-presumptive-cases-of-bird-flu-throughout-the-state/
To report sick or dead wild birds, please use the NJDEP Fish and Wildlife: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/749040214c974bb88c89c58483a51ab8
Avoid handling: Do not try to touch, handle, or dispose of the birds yourself to reduce the risk of contamination or disease transmission.
For more information on H5N1 please use the CDC and NJDOH: www.cdc.gov/bird-flu/situation-summary/index.html , and www.nj.gov/H5N1/
Contact Camden County here: https://www.camdencounty.com/contact-us/
