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The Latest Breaking News from Bird Flu

Experts are anxious that bird flu could become airborne — and jump-start another pandemic

Scientists say the world needs to learn more about H5N1 bird flu and how it spreads

The Independent UK

A deadly bird flu strain is headed for Australia – and First Nations people have the know-how to tackle it

A virulent strain of bird flu continues to spread across the world. Australia, New Zealand and Pacific nations are the only countries free from the infection, but this will no doubt change.

The Conversation

US reports 1st outbreak of 'highly pathogenic' H5N9 virus in poultry. Should we worry?

Nearly 119,000 birds have been culled at a farm in California after a bird flu called H5N9 was detected among the poultry.

LiveScience

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Bird flu info frozen amidst Trump chaos

Veterinarians treating cows are waiting for test results to determine their risk. But they’re facing delays

Salon

Virologist Wendy Barclay: ‘Wild avian viruses are mixing up their genetics all the time. It’s like viral sex on steroids’

The British scientist on the risk of humans contracting bird flu, how people would cope with new lockdowns and being asked to pour the tea because she is a woman

The Guardian - UK

Is US egg shortage Biden’s fault, as Trump spokesperson claims?

Karoline Leavitt blames Biden for egg shortage, but killing infected birds was Trump’s policy, too.

Al Jazeera

“How do we protect our poultry flocks?” Texas dairy, poultry producers grapple with bird flu

Across the country, dairy producers have dumped milk and infected chickens have been killed, including millions of egg-laying hens, causing egg prices to skyrocket.

The Texas Tribune

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Trump admin stalling bird flu studies

"The equivalent of finding out that your local fire department has been told not to sound any fire alarms"

Salon

Nation’s second-largest egg producer hit by bird flu as virus spreads across the US

The Indiana farm said it is working with the state to combat the risk of spread to other birds as the virus proliferates across the nation

The Independent UK

Bird flu cases surging in UK but risk to humans remains low

A human case of bird flu has recently been detected in England. This news comes just days after restrictions were put in place to curb the virus’s spread among wild birds and poultry in England and Scotland.

The Conversation

Australia’s egg shortage: why are consumers still scrambling six months after the bird flu outbreaks?

High seasonal demand and caged eggs being phased out have been cited as factors contributing to the supermarket shortage

The Guardian - AU

Bird flu ‘covid of poultry industry’ MPs hear, as farmers told to stay vigilant

Farming minister Daniel Zeichner told the Commons it was rare for the disease to infect humans.

Evening Standard

Measles, bioweapons, bird flu, and abortion rights: RFK Jr repeatedly pounded with his past comments at tumultuous hearing

Trump’s nominee for health secretary faced a group of bipartisan senators during the first day of his confirmation hearing

The Independent UK

How will the bird flu affect the Trump presidency?

Bird flu has already proven a disaster for humans and animals alike. And it could get far worse

The Guardian - US

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Food giant Sysco's CEO says bird flu will keep egg prices high

The company also weighed in on the price of proteins like beef and chicken.

Salon

First detection of H5N9 flu in poultry

A California duck farm has culled thousands of birds as the virus seems to be trading genetics with other viruses

The Independent UK

White House blames Biden for killing ‘100 million chickens,’ refuses to admit Trump broken vow on costly eggs

Millions of birds have been killed in attempts to halt the spread of H5N1 bird flu across the U.S.

The Independent UK

Pork giant Smithfield's CEO touts growth outlook, minimizes threats from deportations, bird flu

Smithfield Foods' CEO Shane Smith says he hopes that everything the company has done to make working in its plants more attractive ever since COVID tore through the industry during the pandemic will help it weather the impact of President Donald Trump’s promised mass deportations

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Bird Flu Outbreak Drives Egg Prices Skyrocketing

Learn about the impact of the recent bird flu outbreak on the poultry industry, causing egg prices to surge and supply shortages.

The Independent UK

Egg prices are soaring. Don't expect that to change anytime soon

It looks like grocery shoppers hoping for soaring egg prices to turn around are likely to be waiting a while

The Independent UK

First outbreak of rare H5N9 bird flu reported on California duck farm as cases of H5N1 continue to rise

Bird flu infections around the U.S. have forced mass cullings and resulted in the deaths of zoo animals and pets

The Guardian - UK

Human case of avian flu detected in England as virus spreads among birds

Second human case of H5N1 bird flu caught on farm in West Midlands but risk to public remains very low, says UKHSA

The Independent UK

Bird flu outbreaks close parks and force zoos to implement safety measures amid Trump freeze on health updates

While health officials have insisted that the risk to the public remains low amid continued spread, the outbreak has passed some troubling milestones

The Guardian - US

First outbreak of novel bird flu strain reported at California poultry farm

Discovery of H5N9 came alongside detection of the more common H5N1 on the farm, leading to 119,000 birds’ deaths

The Independent UK

Human case of bird flu recorded in the UK as prevention zone launched

Human-to-human transmission of bird flu has never been documented in Europe

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