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Fears for Britain's most famous duck Long Boi who has been missing for weeks

Long Boi, an Indian Runner Duck who lives at the University of York, has not been seen since mid-March as speculation is rife with fears he was killed by a fox or succumbed to bird flu

Daily Mirror

Migrating birds could bring lethal avian flu to Australia's vulnerable birds

In 2021, avian influenza evolved into a new form – a new and remarkably lethal variant first found in Europe.

The Conversation

‘It’s absolutely dire’: why UK chicken farmers want to call it a day

Bird flu, higher costs and the rise of meat-free options are pushing poultry producers to reduce flocks or give up entirely

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Dog flu adapting into virus that's 'creeping' towards human infection, scientists warn

While a human case is yet to be reported, results of a new study show clear signs that the animal borne disease is mutating to recognise human cells.

Daily Record

Farne Islands to remain closed after three new cases of bird flu detected

National Trust rangers brace for second year of mass deaths on islands off Northumberland coast

The Guardian - UK

Farne Islands closed until end of August after bird flu outbreak

An outbreak last year killed more than 6,000 birds on the islands

Wales Online

'Dog flu' growing into virus 'creeping' towards infecting humans, scientists warn

A new study suggests that 'dog flu' could become a type of 'intermediate' for bird flu to adapt into something that could infect people sparking fears of another pandemic

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‘Dog flu’ is adapting to infect humans, new research suggests

A strain of dog flu is said to be ‘adapting’ and could infect humans, it has been warned

Evening Standard

‘Dog flu’ adapting to infect humans, warn scientists

The virus is descended from a type of bird flu called H3N2, which has now evolved

The Independent UK

UK poultry can roam free outside again – but bird flu risk hasn't gone away

The UK government recently announced that as of April 18, poultry and captive birds can be kept outside again as the threat from bird flu eases. These mandatory housing measures were introduced across England and Wales in the autumn of 2022 following the unprecedented spread of bird flu in the…

The Conversation

Scientists issue warning over virus spreading across UK animal species

Bird flu is reportedly spreading to new species like otters, foxes, dolphins and seals

Bristol Post

Scientists issue warning over deadly virus spreading across species in UK

The warning comes as bird flu spreads to new species like dolphins and seals - and otters and foxes are now at risk.

Daily Record

Urgent warning over deadly virus that's spreading across species in UK

The news comes just a day after the restrictions to prevent the spread of bird flu across the country were lifted to allow free-range eggs to return to supermarket shelves

Daily Mirror

British free range eggs to start returning to supermarkets soon as curbs lifted

Government introduced restrictions last year in attempt to curb spread of bird flu

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Free-range eggs to return to UK supermarket shelves as bird flu measures ease

Free-range eggs have been unavailable in shops for more than a year due to avian flu restrictions

The Independent UK

Bird flu: Scientists find mutations, say threat is still low

A man in Chile is infected with a bird flu that has concerning mutations, but the threat to people from the virus remains low

Tribune News Service

What you need to know about the avian influenza outbreak

Scientists continue to monitor the ongoing global avian influenza outbreak — also referred to as bird flu — that has killed millions of birds and has now crossed over to some species of mammals. Currently, the risk to humans remains low; however, sporadic human infections with bird flu viruses have…

Wales Online

First human death from H3N8 bird flu is recorded in China

The 56-year-old reportedly fell ill in February and died last month

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China reported 1st human death from H3N8 bird flu, WHO says

A woman in China was the first person to die of the bird flu subtype H3N8.

Glasgow Live

Bird flu symptoms and how it spreads as H3N8 strain claims first human life

Bird flu can cause a number of symptoms from a headache to aching muscles and bleeding from the nose and gums as well as conjunctivitis. But what are the other symptoms and how does it spread? Here's what you need to know.

Daily Record

How to protect yourself from bird flu as woman dies of H3N8 strain in China

Despite the H3H8 strain being one of the most common strain in birds, the likelihood of the disease spreading to humans is low.

Daily Record

Woman dies from bird flu as H3N8 strain claims first human life

The woman in China has become the first person ever to pass away from the H3N8 strain of bird flu on March 16.

Daily Mirror

Woman becomes first person in world to die from H3N8 bird flu strain in China

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The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: WA braces for powerful cyclone; AFL opens racism investigations; and China’s first H3N8 bird flu death

A cyclone powerful enough to ‘pick up a caravan’ is due to hit Western Australia on Thursday

Reuters

China records world's first human death from H3N8 bird flu -WHO

A Chinese woman has become the first person to die from a type of bird flu that is rare in humans, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said, but the strain does not appear to spread between people.

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