Emus Quarantined on Island | Bermuda News

Emus and other exotic birds have sparked a major quarantine alert on the island after authorities discovered they were brought in without proper approval, leaving their health status unknown. At least one home is under lockdown, with two people quarantined after a reporter spotted an emu behind fencing — a sign warned of movement restrictions ordered by the Chief Veterinary Officer. The government has now banned all ground birds — including poultry and pet birds — from moving until September 21st as a precaution against potential disease outbreaks that could threaten farms, pets, and wildlife. Owners are urged to secure their birds, avoid transport, keep them away from wild birds, and practice strict hygiene. Any signs of illness or death must be reported immediately to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. Officials say there’s no current outbreak, but the move is critical to safeguard public and environmental health — and questions remain about what this means for other bird owners across the island. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/34a3846c9ac3e4f9