State of New York on Friday closed all live poultry markets in New York City and surrounding counties, the move comes after seven markets in the past week have tested positive for bird flu. The closure will be for five days, and allow for the disinfection to help prevent the spread of the disease.

<div class=\"default-font-wrapper\" style=\"line-height: 1;font-size: 12pt; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;\">State of New York on Friday closed all live poultry markets in New York City and surrounding counties, the move comes after seven markets in the past week have tested positive for bird flu.  The closure will be for five days, and allow for the disinfection to help prevent the spread of the disease.</div>