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Bird flu mutating rapidly, scientists sound alarm after first US H5N1 death

Bird flu virus may have turned deadlier in the recent outbreak this year as scientists have discovered a strain in a person in Texas with as many as nine mutations. These changes in the virus can increase its efficiency in causing the disease, replicating in the brain, and increasing its…

The Times of India

Bird Flu Found In Georgia Poultry Flock: 'Serious Threat'

The Department of Agriculture has suspended poultry production at a facility in Georgia after the bird flu virus was detected.

International Business Times

Bird Flu Detected At Georgia Poultry Producer

Georgia's first Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza case prompts industry impact and containment measures.

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Bird flu found in a Georgia commercial flock for the 1st time amid the nationwide outbreak

Bird flu has been detected in a Georgia commercial poultry flock for the first time since a countrywide outbreak in 2022

The Independent UK

‘All hands on deck’: Bird flu in US poultry puts state cooperation to the test

Unusually late migration season means poultry operations may continue to see H5N1 outbreaks, officials say

The Guardian - US

Chicago zoo sees ‘beloved’ seal and baby flamingo die from bird flu as virus mutates

Teal the Chilean flamingo had just been born last fall and Slater the harbor seal was often seen training with keepers

The Independent UK

Bird flu flares up again in Michigan poultry – an infectious disease expert explains the risk to humans, chickens, cows and other animals

After a relatively quiet fall, there’s been another spike in cases of bird flu in Michigan.

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Expert Blames Bird Flu for Egg Shortage and Price Hikes, Estimates How Many Months Market Will Take to Recover

The recent outbreak of avian influenza is to blame for the shortage of eggs which experts say may not be resolved for months.

Latin Times

Biden administration allocates $306m in its final days for bird flu response

‘Critical’ funding comes as H5N1 outbreak intensifies and will go toward developing a response to the virus

The Guardian - US

Age of the panzootic: scientists warn of more devastating diseases jumping between species

Experts believe H5N1 bird flu belongs in a growing category of infectious diseases that can cause pandemics across many species. But there are ways to reduce the risks

The Guardian - UK

No, we’re not ‘one mutation away’ from an H5N1 bird flu pandemic – here are the facts

In early December 2024, a group of researchers published an article in the journal Science, entitled “A single mutation in bovine influenza H5N1 hemagglutinin switches specificity to human receptors”. Some media outlets somewhat exaggeratedly took this to mean that we are one mutation away from bird flu “becoming the next…

The Conversation

Is it seasonal influenza or bird flu?

Public health experts weigh in on the current state of testing for bird flu amid rising cases of influenza A

Salon

California Man's Cats Die After Drinking Raw Milk

Tragic incident in San Bernardino highlights risks of bird flu from contaminated raw milk, leading to pet deaths and health warnings.

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California man says two of his cats died after drinking raw milk

A third cat, Big Boy, was in hospital for a week before tests showed the animal was infected with the bird flu virus

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Is climate change making bird flu worse?

Our overheating planet has changed how birds migrate — giving H5N1 the boost it needed to spread rapidly

The National (Scotland)

Protection zone established in Scottish town amid bird flu outbreak

A PROTECTION zone has been established following a bird flu outbreak in Angus, Scotland’s Chief Veterinary Officer has said.

The Guardian - UK

Protection zone set up after bird flu outbreak in Angus area of Scotland

Scottish government stresses risk to public is low, as chief veterinary officer says it is first outbreak since 2023

The Independent UK

Bird flu in Scotland: Protection zone around Angus after outbreak

A 3km protection zone and a 10km surveillance zone have been established

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Evening Standard

Scotland’s chief vet officer confirms bird flu outbreak in Angus

The announcement was made on the Scottish Government’s website on Friday evening.

The Conversation

Why community volunteers will be essential for how NZ handles the arrival of bird flu

Aotearoa New Zealand, Australia and Pacific island nations are the only countries that remain free of highly pathogenic avian influenza.

Fortune

Bird flu will be the next pandemic unless health officials take 6 critical steps, experts say

The time for urgency, the experts say, is now.

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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected In Austin-Travis County

Officials confirm bird flu in Austin-Travis County, Texas, with concerns of human transmission. Public warned of risks.

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Moderna Stock Is Volatile Amid Bird Flu Developments

Moderna stock has been volatile this week as the first death in the U.S. connected to bird flu was reported. Here's what you need to know.

MarketBeat

Moderna Shares Spike on H5N1 News—What’s Next for Investors?

MRNA stock surged over 12% on growing bird flu concerns; that rally may not last, but analysts believe the company's pipeline makes the stock a Buy in 2025

Salon

Meet the bird flu pandemic preppers

Reminded of the ways COVID disrupted normal life, some see bird flu as an imminent disaster

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