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The Latest Breaking News from Bird Flu

Coles has imposed limits on egg purchases – but is there actually a crisis?

Australians are no strangers to a supply crunch. During the pandemic and its aftermath, there were shortages of all kinds of products, from AdBlue diesel exhaust fluid to frozen chips.

The Conversation · Jun 12, 2024

4 yr old child in India tests positive for H9N2 bird flu, second such case in country, confirms WHO

As human cases of bird flu are being detected in several parts of the country, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has confirmed one such case in India.

The Times of India · Jun 12, 2024

No one wants another pandemic—but bird flu has already flown the coop

The H5N1 virus, also known as bird flu or avian influenza, is surging among mammals and proving itself very versatile at jumping from species to species.

Fortune · Jun 11, 2024

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With 100M birds dead, poultry industry could serve as example as dairy farmers confront bird flu

As the U.S. dairy industry confronts an outbreak of bird flu, the egg industry serves as an example of how to slow the spread of the disease but also how difficult it can be to completely eradicate the problem

The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2024

The egg purchase limit eggs-plained

Here's what you need to know about supermarket limits on eggs.

The Canberra Times · Jun 10, 2024

Egg farmers say supply not at risk from bird flu after Coles imposes two-carton limit on shoppers

Supermarket’s restriction applies everywhere except WA as more than 500,000 chickens euthanised due to avian influenza

The Guardian - AU · Jun 10, 2024

Fears people will crack as Coles imposes egg limits

A growing bird flu outbreak is yet to hit farmed chicken meat but shoppers have been urged to avoid panic-buying after a supermarket introduced egg sale limits.

AAP · Jun 9, 2024

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Coles limits egg purchases as bird flu hits farms in Victoria

Supermarket cites supply issues after hundreds of thousands of chickens culled amid avian influenza outbreak

The Guardian - AU · Jun 9, 2024

‘Playing Russian roulette with your health’: my encounter with LA’s raw-milk, powdered-meat smoothie

As bird flu spreads through US cattle, a hip California grocery store is making a smoothie from unpasteurized dairy and a supplement made from organs

The Guardian - US · Jun 9, 2024

Are house cats safe from bird flu?

Cows and, of course, birds have been at the center of the H5N1 outbreak. But many cats are dying too

Salon · Jun 9, 2024

Human case of H5N1 bird flu in Australia had traveled to Kolkata: WHO

Weeks after confirming the first human case of H5N1 bird flu in Australia, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that the child had traveled to Kolkata, India, and the family said they did not have any known exposure to infected people or animals while there.

The Times of India · Jun 8, 2024

FDA Urges States To Take Action Against Spread Of Bird Flu In Dairy Cattle

FDA urges states to enhance measures against H5N1 bird flu in raw milk to protect public health.

Thousands of hens to be culled as flu hits fifth farm

A Victorian egg producer will destroy tens of thousands of hens after avian influenza was detected at a second farm, bringing the number impacted to five.

AAP · Jun 7, 2024

A man in Mexico died with one form of bird flu, but US officials remain focused on another

Experts say the mysterious death of a man in Mexico who had one kind of bird flu is unrelated to outbreaks of another bird flu at U.S. dairy farms

The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2024

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The Guardian - US · Jun 6, 2024

Avian flu said to hit over 40 cattle at Minnesota farm: ‘Only a matter of time’

Over 80 dairy herds across 11 US states – and three workers – reported to have been infected since March

Latin Times · Jun 6, 2024

Mexico denies bird flu death in the country following a 'pretty lousy' WHO report

Health Minister Jorge Alcocer said the person died of kidney failure and complications resulting from diabetes

LiveScience · Jun 6, 2024

1st-known human case of H5N2 bird flu remains under investigation

A man in Mexico died after catching the world's first laboratory-confirmed case of H5N2 bird flu in humans. However, authorities think he likely died of existing conditions, rather than the infection itself.

Evening Standard · Jun 6, 2024

First person dies from H5N2 bird flu: Should we be worried?

Scientists say risk to public remains low but that death in Mexico may be part of series of ‘red flags’

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Evening Standard · Jun 6, 2024

Man in Mexico dies from strain of bird flu not previously found in a human

No further human cases have been discovered so far, the WHO said

The Times of India · Jun 6, 2024

First human bird flu death: Can it spread from human to human?

The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday confirmed the death of a 59 year old man due to bird flu. "On 23 May 2024, the Mexico IHR NFP reported to PAHO/WHO a confirmed case of human infection with avian influenza A(H5N2) virus detected in a 59-year-old resident of the State…

The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2024

Mexican man dies from first human infection of H5N2 bird flu

WHO says current risk of transmission among general population is low

Medical Daily · Jun 6, 2024

Man In Mexico Dies From Bird Flu; First Human Case Of H5N2 Virus: WHO

Although the strain H5N2 had earlier been detected in poultry in Mexico, the source from which the patient contracted the fatal infection is not known, as he did not have any contact with poultry.

Man In Mexico Dies From Rare Strain Of Bird Flu

A man in Mexico City dies from H5N2 bird flu, raising concerns about potential public health risks. Learn about the distinct strain and surveillance efforts.

Latin Times · Jun 6, 2024

WHO confirms first bird flu death on a human in Mexico

The 59-year-old man had fever, diarrhea and nausea, among other symptoms. The UN body said that the risk assessment for the population is still low

The Times of India · Jun 6, 2024

WHO confirms first human death due to bird flu

A man's death in Mexico was caused by a strain of bird flu called H5N2 that has never before been found in a human, the World Health Organization said Wednesday. However, the UN agency did not reveal how the man got infected.

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