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There have not been any cases among commercial flocks in Massachusetts, said Agricultural Commissioner Ashley Randle.

On Tuesday, the first death of a human bird flu patient was reported in Louisiana. The patient was over the age of 65 and had underlying medical conditions, according to health officials.