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Bird flu: US records first human death from H5N1 virus

Louisiana Department of Health says patient was aged over 65 and suffered from underlying medical conditions

Evening Standard · Jan 7, 2025

First US Death From H5N1 Bird Flu Reported In Louisiana

Learn about the first human death from H5N1 bird flu in the US and the precautions advised by health officials. Stay informed and cautious.

Louisiana Reports First US Bird Flu Death

First US death from bird flu in Louisiana underscores the importance of vigilance and precautions against avian influenza.

US Records Its First Human Death From Bird Flu

Louisiana health authorities on Monday reported the first human death in the United States linked to bird flu, while noting the patient had underlying medical conditions and that general risks to the public remained "low."

International Business Times · Jan 7, 2025

First U.S. death from bird flu reported

The patient had previous complications that scientists said could spark another pandemic

Salon · Jan 7, 2025

First U.S. Bird Flu Death Reported In Louisiana

First U.S. bird flu death underscores virus severity and the importance of precautions. Stay vigilant.

US reports first death linked to bird flu in Louisiana

The late patient had been hospitalised in December with severe respiratory symptoms after contact with infected birds.

Al Jazeera · Jan 6, 2025

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1st deadly case of H5N1 bird flu reported in US

The patient in Louisiana who contracted a severe case of bird flu has died, officials announced.

LiveScience · Jan 6, 2025

Louisiana person is the first US bird flu death, health officials say

The person who died – who has not been publicly identified but was over the age of 65 – had been hospitalized with severe respiratory symptoms

The Independent UK · Jan 6, 2025

Louisiana reports first human death in US from bird flu

Patient was over age 65 and reported to have underlying medical conditions, state health department says

The Guardian - US · Jan 6, 2025

Bird Flu Claims First US Victim As Louisiana Man Dies in Hospital

A patient that had been hospitalized with avian influenza, otherwise known as bird flu, has died following a stay in the hospital.

Latin Times · Jan 6, 2025

Number of chickens culled in Japan soars to 1.7m amid bird flu outbreak

Another 50,000 birds to be culled in latest outbreak in northern Iwate region

The Independent UK · Jan 6, 2025

Bird flu could merge with seasonal flu to make mutated virus that could spread among humans, CDC warns

The 2024–25 flu shot doesn’t prevent H5N1 bird flu but could play a pivotal role in preventing a pandemic.

Fortune · Jan 3, 2025

Biden ramps up bird flu spending as scientists fret about H5N1 response. Here’s what to know

While cases of bird flu in humans have steadily climbed since last fall, health officials maintain the risk to humans is low

The Independent UK · Jan 3, 2025

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LiveScience · Jan 2, 2025

Pet cats in Los Angeles County are catching bird flu from raw food, milk

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has warned that raw pet food products have tested positive for bird flu and sickened pet cats in the area.

Salon · Jan 2, 2025

FDA to test raw milk cheese for bird flu

The CDC reported that 66 cases of bird flu in humans have been confirmed nationwide

The Guardian - UK · Jan 1, 2025

Bird flu, brain rot and booze – the health issues you’ll be hearing more about in 2025

Will there be another pandemic, how will the world deal with social media, and is any alcohol good for you, asks Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh

CDC Monitoring Bird Flu Red Flags For Pandemic Potential

CDC monitoring bird flu for potential pandemic, with genetic changes and red flags being closely watched. Public health risk remains low.

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The Independent UK · Jan 1, 2025

FDA begins testing raw cheese for bird flu

FDA may impose measures ‘such as a recall, follow-up inspection or other possible responses to protect public health’

Latin Times · Dec 31, 2024

Kansas Chicken Deaths Now Confirmed to Be Bird Flu, Officials Say, As Concerns Over Rapid Spread Rise

The mysterious deaths of some backyard chickens in Kansas were caused by bird flu, officials say.

International Business Times · Dec 31, 2024

FDA Testing Cheese For Bird Flu Amid Multi-State Outbreak

The FDA is testing cheese in response to a bird flu outbreak in several states that is impacting poultry, dairy cows and people across the U.S.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 31, 2024

France reports bird flu outbreak just weeks after declaring virus-free status

France has confirmed outbreaks of bird flu on two poultry farms, two weeks after being officially declared free of the virus, which has been spreading in Europe this autumn and winter.

Salon · Dec 31, 2024

Those "concerning" bird flu mutations

"Concerning" bird flu mutations in Louisiana patient underscores pandemic potential of H5N1

International Business Times · Dec 31, 2024

First Cat Death From Bird Flu: Experts Warn Against Raw Pet Food – What You Need to Know

Experts advise against giving raw pet meals to cats and dogs after a cat food manufacturer withdrew multiple batches of its goods because of possible avian flu contamination.

The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2024

More than 70 percent of California’s dairy cow herds are infected with bird flu. Here’s what to know

Nearly 70 people have been infected with H5N1 bird flu as infections continue to emerge around the country

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