How the US is preparing for a potential bird flu pandemic
A variant of the virus caused disease in people in 1997, when there was a small but deadly outbreak in Hong Kong. Eighteen people had confirmed diagnoses, and six of them died. Since then, there have been sporadic cases around the world—but no large outbreaks.
Is bird flu the next pandemic? What to know after the first H5N1 death in the US
With reports of the first human death from bird flu in the US, some Americans are feeling an uncomfortable flashback to the early days of Covid-19, when infectious disease experts were talking about a new virus that was sending people to the hospital with respiratory infections.
Bird Flu Is a National Embarrassment
America should have more aggressively intervened almost a year ago.
Bird flu: symptoms of avian influenza and should we be worried after US reports first human death
Those most likely to get infected are usually people who are in close contact with birds, such as poultry workers. The strains that can impact humans include A (H5N1) or A (H7N9), with H5N1 responsible for the first bird flu death in the US. Bird flu symptoms tend to appear three to five days after you’ve been exposed and infected by the virus.
World Animal Health Body Urges Tighter Bird Flu Controls After US Death
More should be done to control the spread of bird flu among animals to avoid more cases in humans, the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) said on Wednesday, following the first death of a patient from the virus in the United States.
Bird flu will be the next pandemic unless health officials take 6 critical steps, experts say
The time for urgency, the experts say, is now.
Officials Report the First Human Death From Bird Flu in the U.S. Here's What to Know About the Virus
The United States has reported its first human death from H5N1 bird flu, marking a somber moment in the ongoing outbreak of the virus. The Louisiana Department of Health announced in a statement on Monday that a patient over the age of 65,
Philippines reports outbreak of H5N2 bird flu among backyard ducks
The Philippines reported an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N2 bird flu among backyard ducks, the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) said on Thursday. The virus was detected in 15 out of 428 backyard ducks in the Camarines Norte province,
Bird flu cases surging in southern Minnesota, DNR says
Hundreds of Canadian geese have been found dead this winter in Owatonna, Albert Lea, Waseca and other southern Minnesota cities.
Where are the eggs in Brevard? Is this related to Avian Bird Flu?
Currently, egg prices in Brevard County range from $3.50 to $7.50 per dozen, depending on the store and the type of eggs. "We ...
Nation’s first ‘severe’ avian flu patient dies in Louisiana
The Louisiana patient who contracted what officials said was the nation’s first “severe” case of avian influenza has died, ...
Grocery stores run low on eggs as avian flu causes prices to skyrocket
Hannaford's Communications Manager Caitlin Cortelyo said because of the avian flu, fewer eggs are available to retailers and ...
How Bird Flu Is Affecting US Egg Shortages
With more than 133 million poultry birds affected by avian influenza across the U.S., some states are experiencing egg shortages.
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B.C. teen with avian flu discharged after weeks in hospital
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Austin ducks dying due to avian Flu, TPWD says
Tests done by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department confirmed the disease was found in multiple ducks recovered at the ...
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Avian bird flu continues to have local impact
Avian influenza (bird flu) is impacting wild birds worldwide and causing outbreaks in U.S. poultry and dairy cows, with human ...
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First Fatal Avian Flu Case in U.S. Claims Life in Louisiana, Elderly Patient Falls Prey to H5N1 Strain
First US death from H5N1 avian influenza confirmed by Louisiana Department of Health in an individual with pre-existing ...
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Bird flu has reached Austin's wildlife. Here's what you need to know
Avian Influenza has been detected in wild birds in Austin, local health authorities announced Wednesday.