What to Know About the H5N9 Bird Flu
In late January, scientists at the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) reported the first cases of H5N9 avian influenza in the U.S., on a duck farm in California. The latest strain isn’t a surprise,
Could the Bird Flu Become Airborne?
Scientists were slow to recognize that Covid spreads through the air. Some are now trying to get ahead of the bird flu.
Bird flu detected in O'Brien County
A previously married Orange County couple was arrested over the weekend for embezzling nearly $5 million from a local company, authorities said. In an investigation that began three years ago, according to officials at the Irvine Police Department,
Bird flu crisis enters new phase
Dozens of newly confirmed cases of avian influenza in wild birds and the first verified U.S. case of a new strain of the virus are raising concern the bird flu crisis may be entering a troubling new phase.
What Happens If Bird Flu Becomes Airborne? Here’s How Long Infection Lasts
Bird flu (H5N1) primarily affects birds but has spread to mammals, including humans. While human transmission remains rare, scientists fear mutation could make it airborne, potentially triggering a global health crisis.
How Trump's Admin Will Make Bird Flu Worse
This op-ed argues that to fight avian flu and other animal-borne illnesses, we need to overhaul our food system.
What you need to know about bird flu in the United States
Currently, there are a total of 67 confirmed human cases in the United States and one death associated with the bird flu.
New York Is Shutting Down Live Bird Markets After Finding Bird Flu
O n Feb. 7, New York Governor Kathy Hochul issued an order to temporarily close live bird markets after seven cases of avian ...
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It's like 'dead birds flying': How bird flu is spreading in the wild
That's the way one scientist puts it — referring to how infected wild birds survive long enough to spread it to birds and mammals around the world. And that's a serious risk for human health.
5 things to know for Feb. 6: Federal workers, Gaza, Severe weather, Bird flu, Women’s sports
The National Weather Service, which is suffering its lowest staffing in decades, is staring down further cuts and the ...
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 ...
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Deadly H5N1 bird flu becomes an 'existential threat' to biodiversity worldwide
The progression of the species-jumping disease has been unprecedented, including the first-ever U.S. cases of infections in ...
Why a virus discovered in China a decade ago is now raising concerns in the US
A decade-old bird flu strain, H5N9, has surfaced in US poultry for the first time, detected in a California duck farm.
Avian Influenza FAQ: What You Need to Know About Bird Flu
What you need to know about bird flu. Public health experts are closely watching avian influenza, which has affected chickens ...
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Pork giant Smithfield’s CEO touts growth outlook, minimizes threats from deportations, bird flu
Smithfield Foods' CEO Shane Smith says he hopes that everything the company has done to make working in its plants more ...
Waffle House adds egg surcharge in light of high prices, bird flu killing US chickens
Waffle House locations have signs announcing a new, temporary 50-cent egg surcharge. The company cited high prices and bird ...
Cows infected by lethal bird flu strain never before seen in the animal showing respiratory symptoms, Nevada says
At least four cattle herds in Nevada have tested positive for a strain of H5N1 bird flu never before seen in cows, state ...