Big Bird Catches Avian Flu

This could be the end of days. Sesame Street favorite, Big Bird, has contracted the big bird flu. Neighbors are nervous about what this means for "the hood"(as they call it off set).
Although Bert worried about contractability issues that could be incurred with his pigeon, Bernice, she has been quarantineded. No worries for viewers though-- her stand in/stunt double will be is a red squirrel from Casper,Wyoming.
Oscar the grouch was visiblely shaken, but when questioned further he just said, "So much for my Thanksgiving plans," and laughed silently. Further investigation is pending.