The Latest Breaking News from Bird Flu

Bird flu outbreak at breeding colony ‘devastating news’ for Arctic terns

More than 600 dead chicks have been recovered from the Long Nanny site in Northumberland in the last two weeks.

The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2023

Suspected avian flu outbreak kills quarter of Arctic tern chicks at Northumberland coast nature reserve

600 dead Arctic tern chicks have been recovered by rangers at Long Nanny Nature Reserve near Beadnell

Chronicle Live · Jul 10, 2023

Rangers ‘heartbroken’ after 600 dead Arctic tern chicks found in Northumberland

Bird flu suspected as cause of death of vulnerable migratory birds at Long Nanny, the biggest UK breeding colony

The Guardian - UK · Jul 10, 2023

Public warned to be alert as bird flu outbreak confirmed

Dead birds should not be handled and dogs should be kept on leads

Wales Online · Jul 7, 2023

Georgia animal sanctuary charts new direction months after bird flu threatened future

ATLANTA -- At more than 300 pounds, you wouldn’t think Liberty would be quite as stealthy as she is.

Tribune News Service · Jul 5, 2023

Bird flu warning issued after dead birds found across Northumberland

DEFRA has confirmed some of the birds died from Avian Flu

Chronicle Live · Jul 3, 2023

Scientists isolate human gene able to fend off most bird flu viruses

UK researchers have homed in on a human gene implicated in thwarting most bird flu viruses from infecting people

The Hindu · Jun 29, 2023

Scientists find gene that protects humans from being infected with bird flu

Bird flu is a disease that is spread among ducks, chickens, turkeys and quails

Nottingham Post · Jun 28, 2023

Scientists identify gene that stops humans from being infected with bird flu

Bird flu is a disease that is spread among ducks, chickens, turkeys and quails

Wales Online · Jun 28, 2023

Human gene identified that prevents most bird flu viruses moving to people

Discovery means targeted solutions can be directed to avian flu viruses sooner to prevent spillover into humans, say scientists

The Guardian - UK · Jun 28, 2023