The Latest Breaking News from Bird Flu

First outbreak of novel bird flu strain reported at California poultry farm

Discovery of H5N9 came alongside detection of the more common H5N1 on the farm, leading to 119,000 birds’ deaths

The Guardian - US · Jan 27, 2025

Human case of bird flu recorded in the UK as prevention zone launched

Human-to-human transmission of bird flu has never been documented in Europe

The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2025

Person contracts bird flu on West Midlands farm

The case is only one of seven seen in the UK since 2021 and the risk to the wider public is ‘low’, officials said.

Evening Standard · Jan 27, 2025

New bird flu restrictions to cover all of England and Scotland

Strict new rules are now in place

The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2025

Is bird flu info threatened under Trump?

Under orders from the Trump admin, agencies like the CDC are pausing some public health messaging as H5N1 surges

Salon · Jan 25, 2025

Farming body issues statement following bird flu restrictions introduced in Scotland

THE NATIONAL Farmers Union has urged all poultry keepers to follow Government guidance after a Scotland-wide prevention zone was established to curb…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 25, 2025

USDA pick Rollins to ‘follow and listen’ to farmers on deportations - Roll Call

Brooke Rollins, the nominee for Agriculture secretary, said she would listen to farmers in executing President Trump's deportation policy.

Roll Call · Jan 23, 2025

As bird flu becomes a growing threat, Moderna is awarded $590M to develop mRNA pandemic influenza vaccines

No person-to-person spread has been detected, but that doesn’t mean an H5N1 avian influenza pandemic isn’t possible or even probable.

Fortune · Jan 23, 2025

More than a dozen cats sick or dead from bird flu in raw food, FDA reports

Pet food manufacturers using uncooked cattle or poultry materials advised to consider flu in their safety plans

The Guardian - US · Jan 22, 2025

France can resume poultry exports to US, Canada after bird flu ban lifted

The United States and Canada have lifted bans on imports of some French poultry products, deeming them safe after a vaccination campaign for ducks against bird flu, which has been going on since 2023.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 21, 2025