The Latest Breaking News from Bird Flu

Bird flu is continuing to impact U.S. consumers. But, these states aren’t testing livestock for the virus

The virus has infected millions of the nation’s poultry and hundreds of dairy herds

The Independent UK · Feb 12, 2025

US egg prices hit record high – and there’s worse to come

Here’s how much a dozen eggs are now likely to set you back

The Independent UK · Feb 12, 2025

House cats with bird flu could pose risk

Pet owners probably shouldn't be afraid their cats will give them bird flu but taking precautions is good for pets

Salon · Feb 12, 2025

New avian flu cases hit New York zoos killing at least 15 birds

The zoo deaths come after a statewide order to temporarily close bird markets

The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2025

Migrants on the front lines of bird flu

Migrant farmworkers are on the front lines of the H5N1 surge — but deportation fears complicate virus surveillance

Salon · Feb 9, 2025

New bird flu variant found in Nevada dairy cows has experts sounding alarms: 'We have never been closer to a pandemic from this virus'

Dairy herds in Nevada have been infected by a version of the H5N1 bird flu not previously seen in cows, putting virologists on high alert.

Fortune · Feb 9, 2025

Bird flu case detected in Victoria's north

There has been a bird flu outbreak at a poultry farm in Victoria, days after the federal government announced it had eradicated the disease from Australia.

AAP · Feb 8, 2025

Live Bird Markets Ordered To Close In New York City As Avian Flu Cases Spread

Gov. Kathy Hochul said she is taking a 'proactive' approach but emphasized that there is no immediate threat to the public.

International Business Times · Feb 7, 2025

Bird Flu vs Covid vs Influenza: Which is more dangerous?

Every year the 'tripledemic' of viruses triggered by flu, Covid-19, and RSV raise infections in the United States. Spread via the same route - respiratory droplets - when people cough, sneeze, or talk, the common symptoms of these infections are also similar. In winters, it's common for respiratory infections to…

The Times of India · Feb 7, 2025

New York temporarily shutters bird markets after seven cases of avian flu are detected in NYC

New York has ordered a weeklong shutdown of all live bird markets in New York City, Westchester and Long Island after seven cases of avian flu were detected at bird markets in the city

The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2025