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As avian flu hops to cows and at least two humans, migrant farm workers are at risk

Officials are incentivizing testing, but experts say workers need protective equipment and paid sick leave to limit spread

The Guardian - US · May 29, 2024

New COVID wave, as hospitalisations spike amid triple virus threat

Concern about three viruses 'all hitting at once during winter'.

Newcastle Herald · May 27, 2024

Bird flu cull leads to 450,000 fewer eggs per day

It could take years for farms impacted by an avian influenza outbreak to recover after the deaths of half a million chickens.

AAP · May 24, 2024

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Australia reports new bird flu case day after first human infection

The human case found in Australia is of the same H5N1 strain that has spread rapidly around the world

The Independent UK · May 23, 2024

Bird flu detected at second Victorian farm as separate outbreak found in Western Australia

Discovery at Terang follows detection of H7N3 avian influenza at Meredith egg farm, where mass chicken cull is taking place

The Guardian - AU · May 23, 2024

Bird flu is hitting Australian poultry farms, and the first human case has been reported in Victoria. Here’s what we know

The first human case of avian influenza (bird flu) in Australia was reported yesterday in Victoria. A child acquired the H5N1 strain of the virus in India and became ill upon returning home to Australia in March this year.

The Conversation · May 23, 2024

Bird flu at second farm as farmers on high alert

Farmers are remaining on high alert after bird flu was detected at a second Victorian farm linked to another property where mass culling is under way.

AAP · May 23, 2024

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Australia's first human case of bird flu confirmed in a child who got the infection while in India

A child has been confirmed as the first human case of H5N1 virus in Australia. As per reports, the child had returned from India in March, and is believed that he contracted the flu virus there.

The Times of India · May 23, 2024

First human H5N1 case reported in Australia as another highly pathogenic strain of bird flu detected on Victorian farm

Authorities say strain of avian influenza detected at Meredith farm is H7N3, which has been detected in Australia before

The Guardian - AU · May 22, 2024

Chickens, ducks, seals and cows: a dangerous bird flu strain is knocking on Australia’s door

A dangerous strain of avian influenza (bird flu) is now wreaking havoc on every continent except Australia and the rest of Oceania. While we remain free from this strain for now, it’s only a matter of time before it arrives.

The Conversation · May 22, 2024

Flu vaccines are no longer free for all under-12s in NZ – children living in poverty and at higher risk will bear the brunt

New Zealand’s decision to no longer offer free influenza vaccines for all children under 12 will likely wipe out recent gains in uptake. And it will disproportionately affect those living in deprived areas and with a high risk of disease.

The Conversation · May 20, 2024

Low blood donation storages as sickness grips Victoria

Lifeblood Red Cross is calling on new donors to step up, as sickness plagues Victoria.

AAP · May 19, 2024

Can humans get H5N1 infection by consuming raw milk?

CDC warns against consuming raw milk due to potential H5N1 transmission, despite no reported human infections from raw milk intake.

The Hindu · May 18, 2024

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Virus Detected In NYC Wild Birds

Study in NYC reveals H5N1 in urban birds, emphasizing zoonotic risks and importance of vigilance in preventing potential transmission to humans.

Lack of bird flu testing may be hiding true spread of virus on US farms

H5N1 has been found in commercially available milk – but gaps in testing of cattle and humans are hampering effort to stop virus

The Hindu · May 11, 2024

Will cattle be the next evolutionary lab for flu host-switching?

Cows may serve as a potential host for influenza A virus, with implications for zoonotic transmission to humans.

Salon · May 10, 2024

Are we "flying blind" with bird flu?

A lack of data and surveillance of the virus is worrying some public health experts about cases going unnoticed

Fortune · May 10, 2024

Bird flu FAQ: Everything you need to know about the H5N1 outbreak that’s spread to dairy cows in 9 states

The disease has spread to poultry in 48 states, dairy cattle in nine, and two people in Texas and Colorado.

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The Hindu · May 7, 2024

Amid bird flu outbreaks, duck farming at a critical juncture in Kerala’s Kuttanad

Amid outbreaks of bird flu, duck farming at a critical juncture in Kerala’s Kuttanad

The Hindu · May 4, 2024

H5N1 outbreak: route of mammalian transmission among cattle unclear

Avian Influenza outbreak in U.S. and India raises concerns, with potential for reverse spillover events, requiring global collaboration.

Wastewater Study Suggests Spread Of Avian Influenza In Cattle

Study highlights potential use of wastewater testing to track H5N1 avian influenza in dairy cattle.

FDA Detects H5N1 Avian Flu In Milk Samples

FDA detects H5N1 avian influenza in milk but assures safety. USDA confirms virus in dairy cows. Efforts ongoing to track and contain the outbreak. CDC moni...

Medical Daily · Apr 23, 2024

A Common Antibiotic Could Prevent, Treat Respiratory Illnesses Including COVID-19: Study

Antibiotic neomycin through the nasal passage triggers a robust interferon-stimulated genes (ISG) line of defense against both SARS-CoV-2 and a highly virulent strain of influenza A virus, the results of an animal study revealed.

Zenger · Apr 22, 2024

Flu Tops List Of Likely Pandemic Pathogens, Disease Experts Warn

Influenza ranked highest, followed by 'Disease X,' Coronavirus, SARS, and Ebola in terms of global pandemic potential.

The Guardian - UK · Apr 20, 2024

Next pandemic likely to be caused by flu virus, scientists warn

Influenza is still the biggest threat to global health as WHO raises fears about the spread of avian strain

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