Professor: Human-to-human passing of bird flu could lead to fifth pandemic in 100 years
Cases in avian influenza, better known as bird flu, are continuing to rise nationwide. In New York, the virus has primarily affected geese and raptors. But with one human death reported out of Louisiana,
The US Is Not Ready for Bird Flu in Humans
Bird flu is infecting more people than we think. We need to stop it now before a new pandemic begins Right after President Donald Trump took office, amid the flurry of executive orders and agency upheavals,
Expert concerned U.S. not prepared for bird flu spread in humans
When it comes to the potential of H5N1 avian flu, otherwise known as bird flu, picking up mutations that may lead to human-to-human spread, that "train has already left the station," warns one infectious disease expert.
New bird flu variant found in dairy cattle. Can H5N1 be transmitted to humans?
The variant of bird flu that killed a Louisiana resident has now been found in dairy cows. Until now, the human cases of bird flu traced to cattle have been mild, mostly eye infections. But the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed that a strain previously found only in wild birds has turned up in dairy herds in Nevada ‒ raising concerns that future human infections could be more serious.
New Bird Flu Strain Found in U.S. Dairy Cows
A new strain of bird flu has infected dairy cows in Nevada, marking the second time the virus has jumped from birds to cattle. This latest infection — reported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Wednesday — involves a strain of H5N1,
Dairy herds in Nevada test positive for newer bird flu strain that’s been linked to severe human infections
Six dairy herds in Nevada have tested positive for a newer strain of the H5N1 bird flu virus that’s been associated with severe infections in humans, according to the Nevada Department of Agriculture.
Dairy cows infected with second version of bird flu
A version of the avian influenza virus different from the one rampaging through herds since last spring has been detected in dairy cows in Nevada, USDA says.
Dairy cows infected with 2nd form of bird flu for the 1st time: USDA
A second type of bird flu has been found in U.S. dairy cows for the first time, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Wednesday.
A new type of bird flu has spread to cows in Nebraska; expert warns it could ‘make COVID seem like a walk in the park’
At least 67 people in the U.S. have been infected with bird flu, mostly those who work closely with dairy or cattle.
Second type of bird flu detected in US dairy cows
The detection indicates that distinct forms of the virus known as Type A H5N1 have spilled over from wild birds into cattle at least twice.
New York temporarily shutters bird markets after seven cases of avian flu are detected in NYC
New York on Friday ordered a weeklong shutdown of all live bird markets in New York City, Westchester and Long Island after ...
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Understanding avian flu: symptoms, risks and prevention tips from local expert
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St. Luke's now taking steps to identify bird flu and prepare for future developments
In response to avian influenza “bird flu", St. Luke’s announced Friday, that it is preparing its lab for surveillance. And ...
Buffalo wings with a side of bird flu? What to know about avian outbreak ahead of Super Bowl
Over 1 billion chicken wings are estimated be eaten during the Super Bowl this Sunday. Will the recent 'bird flu' cases ...
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New York closes poultry markets amid avian flu outbreak, egg prices surge
New York ordered live poultry markets closed after detecting avian flu cases. Officials stress no public health threat, but ...
NY gov shuts down poultry markets after 7 cases of bird flu detected in NYC
All live poultry markets in New York City and Westchester, Nassau and Suffolk counties are being shut down Friday after seven ...
Lubbock health department confirms avian flu found in dead bird, no human cases reported
Lubbock Public Health has confirmed that Avian Flu has been detected in a dead bird within the city. Here's what we know so ...
No rise in influenza, no avian influenza in humans, Health Ministry says
Malaysia does not have a trend of increasing influenza cases, and has not recorded any cases of avian influenza in humans, ...