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Man in critical condition after catching deadly 'B virus' from wild monkeys in Hong Kong

As of April 3, the man infected with B virus was still being treated in the ICU, health officials said.

LiveScience · Apr 4, 2024

Lawmakers gather information after Texas bird flu case - Roll Call

A human case of avian influenza in Texas this week has prompted Congress to gather information about risks to public health and agriculture.

Roll Call · Apr 4, 2024

H5N1: What to know about the bird flu cases in cows, goats and people

Bird flu in cows and goats has raised alarm in the U.S. To date, four people are thought to have caught the virus from cattle, but the risk to the general public is low.

LiveScience · Apr 4, 2024

A bird flu outbreak at the largest U.S. chicken egg producer could affect egg prices

Cal-Maine Foods lost about 1.9 million chickens, or 3.6% of its flock, as a result of an outbreak at a Texas plant. The CDC says, however, that a person is unlikely to get bird flu from eggs.

WEKU · Apr 3, 2024

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There is at least one positive post-COVID development

Salon · Apr 2, 2024

Texas Reports Bird Flu In Person Exposed To Dairy Cattle

Health officials confirm bird flu case in Texas linked to dairy cattle exposure, raising concerns about virus transmission to humans.

Top News · Apr 2, 2024

Texas Reports Human Case Of Bird Flu Linked To Cattle Contact

This is the second human case of avian influenza in the U.S. and the first one tied to a recent outbreak among dairy cows in Texas.

Medical Daily · Apr 2, 2024

Mpox cases are far outpacing last year's numbers, CDC reports

Health officials are encouraging people at risk of mpox to seek vaccination, as cases are on the rise.

LiveScience · Apr 1, 2024

Person diagnosed with bird flu in Texas, health officials say

Patient who is being treated with an antiviral drug had been in contact with dairy cows presumed to be infected

The Guardian - US · Apr 1, 2024

Texan Infected With Bird Flu Through Dairy Cattle

A person in the US state of Texas is recovering from bird flu after being exposed to dairy cattle, officials said Monday amid growing concern over the current global strain of the virus as it spreads to new species.

International Business Times · Apr 1, 2024