The Latest Breaking News from Bird Flu

Bird flu detected in two poultry workers in the UK

The UK Health Security Agency said neither person showed any symptoms of illness.

The Independent UK · May 16, 2023

Bird flu could become the next human pandemic – and politicians aren’t paying attention

We have the tools to prepare, but post-Covid fatigue and a lack of political will mean they aren’t being used, says Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at Edinburgh University

The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2023

Bird flu confirmed as more than 100 birds die in country park outbreak

Black-headed gulls died, it is not believed any other species of birds are affected

Wales Online · May 12, 2023

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 · May 3, 2023

‘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

The Guardian - UK · May 1, 2023

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 · Apr 25, 2023

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 · Apr 25, 2023

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 · Apr 25, 2023

'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

Daily Mirror · Apr 25, 2023

‘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 · Apr 25, 2023