MUSKEGON, Mich. — A public health advisory has been issued for the Muskegon County Resource and Recovery Recreation areas after a recent bird die-off.

According to the Muskegon County Public Health Department, at least a dozen wild birds have died at the Muskegon County Resource and Recovery Center.

Early information suggests the deaths could have been caused by the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI).

Lab results to confirm whether or not it was HPAI are expected within the next two weeks.

As a precaution, the county's health department has issued a public health advisory for the Resource and Recovery Center recreation areas.

Officials said the areas are still open, but visitors should use caution and avoid contact with sick or dead birds. The risk of HPAI spreading to humans is

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