The Latest Breaking News from Bird Flu

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.

LiveScience · Apr 12, 2023

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.

Glasgow Live · Apr 12, 2023

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 · Apr 12, 2023

China reports first human death due to H3N8 bird flu

The WHO says the woman, who died in March, probably contracted the virus at a market and the risk of spread is low.

Al Jazeera · Apr 12, 2023

Poultry allowed outside again after risk of bird flu lowers

Strict biosecurity measures, such as preventing contact between wild and captive birds, are to remain in place.

The Independent UK · Apr 11, 2023

Bird flu threatens 'very survival' of some species in Scotland, say experts

BIRD flu “may threaten the very survival of some species” in Scotland, according to experts in the disease.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 11, 2023

Avian flu threatens survival of some bird species in Scotland, study suggests

The NatureScot report analysed the effects of the unprecedented avian flu outbreak among wild birds since 2021.

The Independent UK · Apr 11, 2023

Avian flu has killed 3 California condors in northern Arizona

Authorities are trying to determine what killed five others in the flock. The California condor population fell to near extinction in the '70s, but the total wild population now numbers more than 300.

WEKU · Apr 8, 2023

Avian flu kills 3 California condors in northern Arizona

Three California condors have died from avian flu in northern Arizona and authorities are trying to determine what killed five others in the flock

The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2023

3 California condors found dead in Arizona. Now officials know how they died

Three California condors were found dead in northern Arizona, and now officials know the cause.

Tribune News Service · Apr 8, 2023