Flu Blamed for Seal Deaths
Portland Press Herald: An influenza virus similar to one found in wild birds but never before found in seals has been linked to the recent deaths of harbor seals in northern New England, scientists said Tuesday.
Since September 1, 162 seals have been found dead in an area from northern Massachusetts to Maine.
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