The Latest Breaking News from Bird Flu

First human case of H5N1 bird flu in Canada sparks concern; all you want to know

First-ever case of H5N1 Bird Flu has been detected in Canada in a teenager who has been hospitalized for a presumed case of avian influenza, according to an official statement published on the official website of the western province. The first human case of the deadly virus has sparked concern…

The Times of India · Nov 11, 2024

Bird flu infections more widespread among US dairy workers than thought – study

Rate of dairy workers with antibodies to bird flu significantly higher than known cases of virus

The Guardian - US · Nov 11, 2024

‘Rare event’: Canada records its first human bird flu case

A teenager from British Columbia tested positive for the H5 avian flu; health authorities investigating.

Al Jazeera · Nov 10, 2024

Bird flu outbreak confirmed at East Yorkshire poultry farm

Defra says avian influenza confirmed at business in Hornsea, with a protection zone put in place around farm

The Guardian - UK · Nov 6, 2024

Bird flu confirmed on commercial poultry farm

The outbreak in Yorkshire is the first case of the H5N5 strain in non-wild birds in England.

Evening Standard · Nov 6, 2024

Bird flu has been detected in a pig in the US. Why does that matter?

The United States Department of Agriculture last week reported that a pig on a backyard farm in Oregon was infected with bird flu.

The Conversation · Nov 4, 2024

Bird flu detected in pigs – here’s why virologists are concerned

H5N1 influenza has now been detected in pigs. This was something virologists had been worrying about ever since this highly pathogenic strain of bird flu started its rapid global spread in 2020. But why were we worrying specifically about pigs? And does this case – detected on a farm in…

The Conversation · Nov 4, 2024

Bird flu detected in pigs for first time

Pigs can be infected with human and avian flu, upping chances for the virus to evolve and become more infectious

Salon · Nov 1, 2024

Strengthening wildlife numbers key to mitigate bird flu

The Invasive Species Council wants better bird protections to mitigate the impact of a deadly bird flu strain as Australia war games how to contain an outbreak.

AAP · Oct 31, 2024

Bird Flu Virus Detected In U.S. Pig For First Time, H5N1 Case In Oregon

Officials are investigating the case of the H5N1 virus on an Oregon farm where the virus was found in a pig.

Medical Daily · Oct 31, 2024