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US’s biggest egg producer’s profits triple as prices soar

The DoJ is investigating, with Cal-Maine’s profits nearly eight times as high as at the start of the bird flu outbreak

The Guardian - US

3-year-old girl in Mexico dies of bird flu in country's first human case

It is still unclear how the girl contracted the virus, Mexican health officials said.

Euronews

Bird flu could soon evolve to spread between humans. Here's how to slow its progress.

At the viral chatter stage of an outbreak, pathogens are just starting to infect people in sporadic bursts. It's a sign that a pandemic may be on the horizon.

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Trump team reportedly lays off some staff working on bird flu response even as disease spreads

Democrats are calling for information about how Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., will address the bird flu. outbreak

The Independent UK

Two-year-old girl dies from bird flu after eating raw chicken

It is unclear if toddler was fed or accidentally ate the meat

The Independent UK

India reports first H5N1 death since 2021: 2-year-old girl dies in Andhra Pradesh

A 2 year-old girl from Narasaraopet town in Palnadu district in Andhra Pradesh has died due to the H5N1 bird flu virus. Health officials have told the media that the child had eaten chunks of raw chicken on February 26, which is the likely source of infection.

The Times of India

Trump Admin Cuts Key Staff Involved In FDA's Bird Flu Response Amid Widespread HHS Layoffs

The job cuts have impacted researchers, scientists, and senior officials, leading to the loss of key figures who shaped U.S. policies on drug approvals, medical research, and public health.

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Bird flu is creeping toward human transmission − how do we stop it?

Recent animal outbreaks from a subtype called H5N1 have been especially troubling to scientists

The Independent UK

Bird flu could be on the cusp of transmitting between humans − but there are ways to slow down viral evolution

Disease forecasts are like weather forecasts: We cannot predict the finer details of a particular outbreak or a particular storm, but we can often identify when these threats are emerging and prepare accordingly.

The Conversation

Bird flu reinfections at US poultry farms highlight need for vaccines, experts say

Aggressive prevention including wider changes to poultry raising needed after at least 56 US farms doubly infected

The Guardian - US

US egg shortage: Is Europe ready to help despite tariff tensions?

The US government is on a global egg hunt, seeking exports from countries in Europe and elsewhere to ease a severe domestic shortage.

Euronews

The US is on an egg hunt in Europe to ease prices at home

The U.S. government is on a global egg hunt

The Independent UK

How Indian superfoods can help the US in beating egg crisis

Egg is the new gold right now, in the US with prices soaring and shelves looking emptier than usual. It's all because of a bird flu outbreak that's been messing with the breakfast routines of the Americans. Is there any respite for the Americans? The U.S. egg crisis stems from…

The Times of India

Health experts reveal 24 infectious diseases that could pose major threat to public health - see full list

The list of 24 infectious diseases has been created to help scientists make new tests, vaccines and medication in preparation

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Bird flu ‘has potential to become pandemic’, health officials warn

The warning comes on the heels of the first confirmed case of bird flu in sheep

Evening Standard

Bird flu ‘has potential to become pandemic’, UKHSA director says

Richard Pebody said while the virus is ‘not new’ and the risk to the public remains low, its features have changed in recent years.

The Conversation

Heeding the lessons of COVID-19 in the face of avian influenza

Infectious disease outbreaks have a bad habit of piling on at the worst possible times.

The Conversation

Egg prices soar as outdated supply chains crack under pressure

There may be no kitchen table issue in America more critical than the price of food.

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The Independent UK

What is bird flu and what threat does it pose after being detected in sheep for the first time?

In the UK , bird flu cases have been confirmed in foxes, otters, seals and now sheep

Evening Standard

Warning for farmers after first case of bird flu discovered in a sheep

The single case of avian influenza was found in a sheep on a farm in Yorkshire where the disease had been confirmed in poultry.

The Guardian - UK

World’s first case of bird flu in sheep detected in England

H5N1 virus found in single animal in Yorkshire but risk to general public is very low, say experts

Evening Standard

Bird flu detected in a sheep in England for the first time

Bird flu had been detected in a sheep in England for the first time, the government has said.

The Guardian - US

US agriculture department announces $100m in funding for bird flu vaccine research

Research to be funded even as health secretary RFK Jr suggested letting disease run freely for birds to develop immunity

The Independent UK

Another raw pet food recall is tied to illness and death in cats

A pet food company has recalled one lot of its raw chicken pet food after it was linked to bird flu infections detected in two cats and suspected in a third in New York City

The Independent UK

What to know about the bird flu outbreak in wild birds and what it means for backyard bird feeders

Bird flu has devastated poultry and dairy farms since it was first detected in North America in late 2021

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