Race to contain suspected bird flu outbreak among Thames Valley swans Volunteer workers say increasing case numbers and dozens of dead birds raise fears spread is wider than recorded The Guardian - UK · Feb 2
Experts Identify Four Viruses That Could Become 'Disease X' and Spark Next Pandemic Health experts warn that mpox, rubella, bird flu and Oropouche could spark the next pandemic as vaccine rates plummet globally and the UK remains unprepared. International Business Times UK · Jan 15
Hard to digest: we still live in Fast Food Nation The long read: Twenty-five years after I revealed the practices of the industrial food giants, the profits – and dangers – of mass producing meat and milk have only grown The Guardian - UK · Jan 6
How a potential bird-flu pandemic could play out The World Health Organization uses the term ‘Pathogen X’ to denote an unknown or unspecified pathogen that could cause a pandemic. Since 2018, the WHO has been steering efforts to detect and contain outbreaks, including ‘Disease X’. And when this disease does infect humans, the impact would depend on how quickly countries… Newslaundry · Jan 5
Zoo’s penguin parade axed due to bird flu fears Edinburgh Zoo bosses made the decision to cancel the Wee Waddle in the interest of protecting the animals. The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2025
Officials suspect bird flu after 12 swans die at Orlando's Lake Eola A dozen iconic swans at Lake Eola in downtown Orlando have died recently from an unknown cause The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2025
UK supermarkets turn to European turkeys as avian flu hits supply Asda, Lidl and Morrisons understood to be stocking imported branded turkeys to meet Christmas demand The Guardian - UK · Dec 21, 2025
Could bird flu spread among humans? Scientists show how it might happen New simulations of avian flu outbreaks show how the epidemic could spread among humans. Euronews · Dec 19, 2025
Bird flu warnings are being ignored. I’ve seen this pattern before There’s an unwritten rule in publishing, or so I’ve been told: don’t write about COVID. Our collective attention span has been saturated by those endless months holed up in attics and cramped corners of apartments, staring out at a world we could no longer take part in. When the worst… The Conversation · Dec 18, 2025
Scientists identify key tipping point when bird flu could cause a pandemic in humans Simulation finds quarantining is most effective in controlling human spread as long as it is done when number of infected people is as low as two The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2025
The four protein alternatives that deliver the same benefits as eggs amid bird flu threats Getting enough protein helps people to build and maintain muscle The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025
Avian flu and Christmas: The trouble with turkey and the best alternatives When is free range not free range? Melanie McDonagh explains Evening Standard · Dec 12, 2025
Europe should boost efforts to combat bird flu threat as outbreaks surge, health officials say Early detection and preparedness are key to preventing bird flu from becoming a bigger threat to human health, the ECDC said. Euronews · Dec 4, 2025
Avian Flu Update: CFIA Reports Total of 16 Million Cases since 2022 — How to Spot Symptoms The Canadian Food Inspection Agency confirms more than 16 million birds have been affected by avian flu since 2022. Here's what the virus is, where it has spread, and the symptoms farmers and owners should monitor. International Business Times UK · Dec 1, 2025
The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2025 Bird flu could be ‘resistant’ to body’s defence system, scientists warn A new study has shown that bird flu continues to thrive even during a fever
International Business Times UK · Nov 28, 2025 The Next Pandemic? Bird Flu 'H5' Seen As Bigger Threat Than Covid-19 Experts warn the H5 bird flu strain could spark a pandemic more severe than Covid-19 as global surveillance intensifies amid rising concerns. Find out what happened.
International Business Times UK · Nov 25, 2025 Thanksgiving 2025 Disaster: How Trump's Actions Could Turn the Holiday Upside Down President Donald Trump reportedly made some changes that could affect how ordinary Americans celebrate this year's Thanksgiving.
The Conversation · Nov 25, 2025 First human bird-flu death from H5N5 – what you need to know H5N1 bird flu has infected growing numbers of people worldwide in recent years, but this week saw something new: the first recorded human case of an H5N5 avian influenza virus. What is this virus and how concerned about it should we be?
International Business Times UK · Nov 25, 2025 Thanksgiving Feast 2025: Discounts Soften Blow of Turkey Price Increase as Tariffs Cause Others to Rise While Thanksgiving foods costs vary, many stores are offering discounts on most people's table centerpiece for the holiday.
AAP · Nov 25, 2025 Deadly flu found on Australian sub-Antarctic island Testing has confirmed a deadly strain of bird flu has reached an Australian sub-Antarctic island, after scientists raised the alarm after unusual seal deaths.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2025 Bad season of bird flu in UK hits supply of Christmas turkeys Availability of chickens and ducks also expected to be tight, with 5% of the seasonal flock culled so far
International Business Times UK · Nov 22, 2025 Panic Warning As Washington Man Dies From 'Terrifying' New Bird Flu A Washington state resident has become the first person in the world to die from H5N5 bird flu—health officials confirm the alarming transmission and call for vigilance.
The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2025 Washington man thought to be first to die from rare strain of bird flu Health officials said they will monitor anyone who came in close contact with the man
The Conversation · Nov 17, 2025 H5N1 bird flu cases spike in Europe. How worried should we be? On November 13, Spain’s Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food imposed the confinement of all free-range poultry farms to curb the spread of avian influenza – more commonly known as “bird flu” – caused by the H5N1 virus. This drastic, though not unprecedented, measure was justified by climbing numbers of…
The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2025 Washington resident is infected with a different type of bird flu Health officials in Washington state report a resident has contracted bird flu, marking the first U.S. human case since February