New H5N1 bird flu variant found in Nevada dairy worker

Officials say bird flu likely widespread in the state. What we know about the H5N1 virus
State officials say the highly pathogenic avian influenza – more commonly known as bird flu – is widespread in much of the state.
New H5N1 bird flu variant found in Nevada dairy worker as new data shows changes in virus
A dairy worker in Nevada has reportedly been infected by the killer variant of H5N1 bird flu; analysis shows changes in new strain that makes it more lethal in mammals.
New bird flu variant found in Nevada dairy cows has experts sounding alarms: ‘We have never been closer to a pandemic from this virus’
Dairy herds in Nevada have been infected by a version of the H5N1 bird flu not previously seen in cows, putting virologists on high alert.
Fears grow over new bird flu infections in dairy cattle
A newer variant of H5N1 bird flu that recently infected dairy cattle in Nevada has a genetic change thought to help the virus infect mammals – including humans – more easily, according to a new brief from the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
Bird flu scare in New York: New bird flu strain detected in US dairy cows
A new strain of bird flu has been detected in US dairy cows, raising concerns among experts. The USDA confirmed a new version of the H5N1 virus, known as D1.1, while a second strain was found in Nevada cattle.
Bird flu variant found in Nevada cows shows signs of adaptation to mammals
The newer variant of avian influenza that recently infected dairy cattle in Nevada has a genetic change that’s thought to help the virus copy itself in mammals — including humans — more easily, according to a new technical brief from the US Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
New York temporarily shuts down live bird markets in several counties after bird flu detected in poultry
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the state is temporarily shutting down all live bird markets in New York City and ...
New York poultry markets ordered to close temporarily as bird flu concerns spread
The order, signed by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul Hochul on Friday, requires the markets to close for a week as facilities ...
Are eggs safe to eat? Kent State expert answers your questions about bird flu
Q&A: From people avoiding wild birds to farmers protecting their animals, Kent State epidemiologist Dr. Tara Smith shares ...
The latest on bird flu in New York State
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Ohio leads bird flu cases. What will happen to egg prices? Can you raise your own chickens?
Ohio is currently the leading state of bird flu cases within commercial poultry operations in the U.S., according to the Dayton Daily News. The H5N1 strain of avian flu, among the deadliest ...
Officials: Bird flu spreading in state, but cases still low in Central Mass.
The number of bird flu cases in Central Massachusetts is relatively low, compared to a swath of the state that runs from ...
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As bird flu circulates around the country, what’s the risk to Hilton Head’s wild birds?
An outbreak of highly pathogenic avian flu has been circulating for years, and while South Carolina doesn’t have any major ...
New York shuts down live poultry markets after bird flu detected
Live bird markets in New York City, Long Island and Westchester County will be shut down for a week after seven cases of ...
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All the Latest Unnerving Bird Flu Developments
A new H5N1 strain has been spotted in cows and New York is temporarily closing live poultry markets, among other warning ...