A virus similar to one found in birds — but never before in harbor seals — was the cause of five of 162 recent deaths of the animals in New England, according to a press release from the Northeast Regional Office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The Influenza A virus subtype H3N8 appears to have a low risk of transmission to humans, according to the release. Experts continue to analyze the …
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