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The Latest Breaking News from Bird Flu

Why has California declared a state of emergency over bird flu?

Cases of the H5N1 strain of bird flu are on the rise in humans in the US, with the first severe case reported.

Al Jazeera

Bird flu sweeps through zoos with ‘grave implications’ for endangered animals

Call for additional precautions as captive species including lions, tigers and cheetahs are killed by virus

The Guardian - UK

Report 'reveals the ongoing impact' of bird flu on Scottish seabirds

TWO Scottish island nature reserves surveyed their bird populations and noted a slight increase in seabird numbers in the aftermath of the…

The National (Scotland)

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Bird Flu Crisis: Louisiana Reports First Severe Human Case, California Declares Emergency Over Dairy Outbreak

California, the nation's most populous state, has declared a state of emergency after the virus struck hundreds of dairy herds, while Louisiana reports the first severe human case in a hospitalized patient.

Medical Daily

California declares a state of emergency as a new severe bird flu case was discovered. What it means for the rest of the country

Whether the rest of the nation is willing to follow California's lead remains to be seen.

Fortune

US identifies 65-year-old in Louisiana as first severe case of bird flu

Health officials say the 65-year-old was hospitalised after contact with an infected flock of back-yard birds.

Al Jazeera

First severe bird flu case in Louisiana

Meanwhile, Delaware and Wisconsin report two possible infections, which if confirmed raises total cases to 63

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Person in Louisiana hospitalized with H5N1 in nation's 1st severe case

A person in Louisiana has been hospitalized with the United States' first serious case of H5N1 bird flu, following 60 milder cases this year.

LiveScience

Can You Get Bird Flu From Eating Eggs or Chicken? What the FDA and Other Experts Say

Experts confirm that properly cooked poultry and eggs pose no risk of bird flu transmission, with strict safeguards in place to ensure consumer safety.

International Business Times UK

First Severe Bird Flu Case In US Sparks Alarm

An elderly patient in Louisiana is in a "critical condition" with severe avian influenza, US authorities announced Wednesday, the first serious human case in the country as fears grow of a possible bird flu pandemic.

International Business Times

First severe case of H5N1 bird flu confirmed in the US; patient hospitalised

The first case of severe bird flu has been confirmed in the US by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), raising worries about the health crisis deepening. The health agency confirmed that the patient has been hospitalised in Louisiana, but other details are yet to be known.

The Times of India

First person in US to develop severe illness from bird flu is hospitalized

California declares a state of emergency as CDC reports person had contact with sick and dead birds in backyard flock

The Guardian - US

Louisiana Reports First Severe Bird Flu Illness In U.S.

First severe case of bird flu in the U.S. linked to backyard flock exposure. Health officials monitoring closely to prevent further spread.

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California declares bird flu state of emergency after Louisiana patient suffers first severe case

There are more than 60 human cases of H5N1 bird flu confirmed across the country

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Health officials say Louisiana patient is first severe bird flu case in US

A person in Louisiana has the first severe illness caused by bird flu in the U.S., health officials said Wednesday

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Flu virus remains infectious in refrigerated raw milk: Study

The findings come at a time when outbreaks of bird flu in dairy cattle have raised concerns about the potential for a new pandemic. The study was conducted by Stanford University. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Study: Flu virus remains infectious in refrigerated raw milk

According to a new study, raw milk, which is marketed as a natural and healthful alternative dairy, may contain hidden hazards. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Flu virus remains infectious in refrigerated raw milk

Raw milk, which is marketed as a natural and healthful alternative to pasteurised dairy, may contain hidden hazards. Read further on Dynamite News:

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The Guardian - US

Two more cases of bird flu in humans reported in California

Both occurred in farmworkers with exposure to infected animals, and are amid 34 confirmed cases across state

International Business Times

Why Are Eggs So Expensive Again? A 38% Price Hike Explained

Prices of eggs have been at a record high and the reason behind may be one type of a "bird."

LiveScience

Raw milk from US dairies must now be tested for bird flu

A new federal order requires that U.S. dairies provide milk samples to the USDA so the agency can test the milk for bird flu prior to pasteurization.

Salon

Bird flu could mutate to become worse

Scientists have long warned that transmission needs to be curbed to prevent these mutations

The Independent UK

USDA orders nationwide testing of milk for bird flu to halt the virus

The U.S. government has ordered testing of the nation’s milk supply for bird flu to better monitor the spread of the virus in dairy cows

The Independent UK

USDA set to test national milk supply so bird flu spread can be tracked

The move comes after raw milk from a California farm was recalled earlier this month

Latin Times

Department of Agriculture To Start Testing Milk Supply For Bird Flu After Virus Detected In Nearly a Third of U.S. States

Farmers and dairy processors will be required to provide samples of raw milk at the government's request

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