New York has ordered a weeklong shutdown of all live bird markets in New York City, Westchester and Long Island after seven ...

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have taken a step toward developing a bird flu vaccine. And their findings could ...

The first U.S. H5N9 outbreak has raised concerns as scientists warn of evolving bird flu risks—here's what you need to know about the symptoms.

"This is about the time of year when we would expect to see an increase in COVID, flu, RSV, and also norovirus," said Robbie ...

FILE - This colorized electron microscope image released by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases on ...

Some Hawaiʻi Island lawmakers want the state to come up with a humane plan to manage avian flu. The Hawaiʻi County Council has introduced a resolution urging the state Department of Agriculture to ...

Bird flu infections around the U.S. have forced mass cullings and resulted in the deaths of zoo animals and pets ...

State officials are warning the public to avoid handling birds and other wildlife as suspected avian flu cases are now ...

adding that it's rare for people to catch the H5N1 virus, also called avian influenza, from birds. Image: This colourised electron microscope image provided by the National Institute of Allergy ...

open image in gallery This colorized electron microscope image released by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases last March shows avian influenza A H5N1 virus particles.