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If someone spots a dead bird in their yard, experts always recommend calling the Ministry of Environment Inquiry line. But if you do decide to dispose of the bird yourself, the ministry advises that a mask be worn along with disposable gloves while the bird is placed in a double bag. When the bag is thrown out, so should the mask and disposable gloves. The last step is to sanitize the area with a 10 per cent bleach solution to stop the spread of the virus.
Dell said just by walking into the area or driving in, the virus could be spread right back to your home, past neighbouring farms, because as a person drives away, it’s now on their vehicle’s tires and shoes. It is highly contagious.
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