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.

NEW YORK — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Friday that all live poultry markets in New York City and three suburban ...

When it comes to the potential of H5N1 avian flu picking up mutations that might lead to human-to-human spread, that "train has already left the station," warns 1 infectious disease expert.

The order also temporarily shuts down all bird markets in Westchester, Nassau and Suffolk counties after 7 cases were ...

California’s Head Start Programs Thrown Into Chaos: Dozens of Head Start programs nationwide — including at least six in California — have experienced delays in accessing government money for payroll ...

Bird flu is infecting more people than we think. We need to stop it now before a new pandemic begins Right after President ...

Over the past 60 years, the influenza virus has continued to drift and shift. In 1968, a shift once again caused a pandemic.

Where has bird flu been reported in Illinois? Are my pets at risk? Should I still be eating eggs? Here’s what to know about the avian flu outbreak.

The coldest part of the winter is here and as we wait for the longer days and sunshine, there is a Bird Flu alert for portions of New York State.

H5N1 isn’t going away anytime soon and could become a pandemic. Here are some tips to help you understand your risk ...

According to the CDC, bird flu has caused recent human cases in dairy and poultry workers in the United States, though the risk to the public remains low.

In recent months, Americans looking for eggs have faced empty shelves in their grocery stores. The escalating threat of avian flu has forced farmers to kill millions of chickens to ...