Louisiana reports first human death in US from bird flu Patient was over age 65 and reported to have underlying medical conditions, state health department says The Guardian - US · Jan 6, 2025
Bird Flu Claims First US Victim As Louisiana Man Dies in Hospital A patient that had been hospitalized with avian influenza, otherwise known as bird flu, has died following a stay in the hospital. Latin Times · Jan 6, 2025
Number of chickens culled in Japan soars to 1.7m amid bird flu outbreak Another 50,000 birds to be culled in latest outbreak in northern Iwate region The Independent UK · Jan 6, 2025
Bird flu could merge with seasonal flu to make mutated virus that could spread among humans, CDC warns The 2024–25 flu shot doesn’t prevent H5N1 bird flu but could play a pivotal role in preventing a pandemic. Fortune · Jan 3, 2025
Biden ramps up bird flu spending as scientists fret about H5N1 response. Here’s what to know While cases of bird flu in humans have steadily climbed since last fall, health officials maintain the risk to humans is low The Independent UK · Jan 3, 2025
Pet cats in Los Angeles County are catching bird flu from raw food, milk The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has warned that raw pet food products have tested positive for bird flu and sickened pet cats in the area. LiveScience · Jan 2, 2025
FDA to test raw milk cheese for bird flu The CDC reported that 66 cases of bird flu in humans have been confirmed nationwide Salon · Jan 2, 2025
Bird flu, brain rot and booze – the health issues you’ll be hearing more about in 2025 Will there be another pandemic, how will the world deal with social media, and is any alcohol good for you, asks Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh The Guardian - UK · Jan 1, 2025
CDC Monitoring Bird Flu Red Flags For Pandemic Potential CDC monitoring bird flu for potential pandemic, with genetic changes and red flags being closely watched. Public health risk remains low. Top News · Jan 1, 2025
FDA begins testing raw cheese for bird flu FDA may impose measures ‘such as a recall, follow-up inspection or other possible responses to protect public health’ The Independent UK · Jan 1, 2025
Kansas Chicken Deaths Now Confirmed to Be Bird Flu, Officials Say, As Concerns Over Rapid Spread Rise The mysterious deaths of some backyard chickens in Kansas were caused by bird flu, officials say. Latin Times · Dec 31, 2024
FDA Testing Cheese For Bird Flu Amid Multi-State Outbreak The FDA is testing cheese in response to a bird flu outbreak in several states that is impacting poultry, dairy cows and people across the U.S. International Business Times · Dec 31, 2024
France reports bird flu outbreak just weeks after declaring virus-free status France has confirmed outbreaks of bird flu on two poultry farms, two weeks after being officially declared free of the virus, which has been spreading in Europe this autumn and winter. Radio France Internationale · Dec 31, 2024
Those "concerning" bird flu mutations "Concerning" bird flu mutations in Louisiana patient underscores pandemic potential of H5N1 Salon · Dec 31, 2024
International Business Times · Dec 31, 2024 First Cat Death From Bird Flu: Experts Warn Against Raw Pet Food – What You Need to Know Experts advise against giving raw pet meals to cats and dogs after a cat food manufacturer withdrew multiple batches of its goods because of possible avian flu contamination.
The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2024 More than 70 percent of California’s dairy cow herds are infected with bird flu. Here’s what to know Nearly 70 people have been infected with H5N1 bird flu as infections continue to emerge around the country
Latin Times · Dec 28, 2024 CDC Calls Bird Flu Mutations Inside Louisiana Man 'Concerning,' Could Make It More Transmittable But the CDC emphasized that no cases of the virus being transmitted person-to-person have been detected
International Business Times · Dec 27, 2024 New Bird Flu Mutation Discovered In US As Cat Infections Cause Alarm The ongoing spread of bird flu in the United States has alarmed experts -- not just because of human cases causing severe illness, but also due to troubling new instances of infections in cats.
The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2024 Bird flu virus likely mutated within a Louisiana patient, CDC says A genetic analysis suggests the bird flu virus mutated inside a Louisiana patient who contracted the first severe case of the illness in the United States
Top News · Dec 27, 2024 Protecting Pets From Bird Flu Outbreak: Important Guidelines Learn about the recent bird flu outbreak affecting pets and the importance of safeguarding them from the virus.
The Times of India · Dec 27, 2024 Mutations found in first severe case of human bird flu in US: Here's what it means In a new development, it has been found that the first severe case of bird flu in the US involves mutations not seen in samples from an infected backyard flock on the patient's property, informed US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The analysis of the patient's sample from Louisiana…
The Independent UK · Dec 26, 2024 Pet brand recalls food after cat dies from bird flu contamination ‘We are confident that this cat contracted H5N1 by eating the Northwest Naturals raw and frozen pet food,’ veterinarian says
The Independent UK · Dec 26, 2024 Cats can get sick with bird flu. Here's how to protect them The death of an Oregon house cat from bird flu and a pet food recall are raising questions about how people can protect their pets
The Guardian - US · Dec 26, 2024 Recall of raw and frozen cat food in Oregon after feline dies of bird flu Northwest Naturals has told customers to throw out Feline Turkey Recipe pet food after batch tested positive for virus
Top News · Dec 26, 2024 20 Big Cats Die From Bird Flu Outbreak In Washington Devastating bird flu outbreak at Washington sanctuary results in 20 big cat deaths. Quarantined and closed to the public, staff work to protect remaining a...