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
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
US Says Person Infected With Bird Flu Through Dairy Cattle A person in the United States is recovering from bird flu after being exposed to dairy cattle, officials said Monday amid rising concern over the current global strain of the virus. International Business Times · Apr 1, 2024
First human case of bird flu in Texas detected after contact with infected dairy cattle The person had contact with infected cattle, state health officials said. It's the second recorded human case in the U.S. The Texas Tribune · Apr 1, 2024
A person in Texas caught bird flu after exposure to cows that were thought to be ill Livestock in Texas, Kansas and Michigan are confirmed to have the virus, and herds in New Mexico and Idaho have also tested positive. Officials confirmed that one person in Texas also had bird flu. WEKU · Mar 31, 2024
Bird flu is spreading to cows Federal authorities said there is "no concern" about the safety of the U.S. milk supply. Axios · Mar 30, 2024
'Disturbing' report of bird flu spreading to dairy cows in US Federal officials say they are investigating ‘rapidly evolving’ situation after cattle test positive for bird flu Evening Standard · Mar 27, 2024
Northumberland’s Farne Islands reopen to visitors after bird flu outbreak Boats had been barred from landing since July 2022 owing to virus, which has ravaged populations of seabirds The Guardian - UK · Mar 27, 2024
21-year-old student dies of H5N1 bird flu in Vietnam A man developed symptoms of fever earlier this month and tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza. LiveScience · Mar 27, 2024
In world 1st, dairy cows in Texas and Kansas test positive for H5N1 bird flu Unpasteurized milk samples and throat and nose swabs from cows on U.S. dairy farms have tested positive for bird flu, marking the second known cases in ruminants in the U.S. LiveScience · Mar 26, 2024
Egg Prices Expected To Decrease Around 2.8% This Year Global egg prices soar due to avian flu outbreaks, high demand, and increased costs for farmers ahead of spring holidays. Top News · Mar 26, 2024
‘Cautious optimism’ as penguins test positive for bird flu but show no symptoms Asymptomatic cases may seem reassuring for the penguins, but scientists fear they could act as ‘Trojan horses’ for other species The Guardian - UK · Mar 26, 2024
US Dairy Confirms Avian Flu Detected In Milk Is Safe US health officials detect avian flu in milk supply but assure public of dairy safety. Learn more about the measures taken to ensure the safety of dairy pr... Top News · Mar 25, 2024
Top News · Mar 21, 2024 First U.S. Case Of Bird Flu In Domestic Goat First case of bird flu in domestic cattle in the U.S. raises concerns about virus transmission and human infection risk.
The Hindu · Mar 14, 2024 Bird flu strain raises alarm as virus kills South American wildlife Deadly H5N1 bird flu virus spreading in South America, raising human risk; scientists urge increased surveillance and response efforts.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 14, 2024 Bird flu: access to Ernest Shackleton’s grave ‘blocked by dead seals’ The H5N1 virus reached the region late last year and is killing wildlife, with witnesses spotting numerous seal corpses on South Georgia island
The Hindu · Feb 27, 2024 Bird flu reaches mainland Antarctica for first time, scientists say A deadly type of bird flu has been confirmed on the mainland of Antarctica for the first time, scientists said, a potential risk for the southern region’s huge penguin colonies.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 26, 2024 Scientists confirm first cases of bird flu on mainland Antarctica Fears for penguin colonies after the discovery of the highly contagious H5N1 virus in two dead skuas
The Hindu · Feb 22, 2024 Child rights body asks schools to stop serving chicken in hostels in wake of bird flu in Andhra Pradesh Andhra Pradesh State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (APSCPCR) has directed the teachers to stop serving chicken in hostels in the wake of the reports of bird flu in the State. The animal husbandry officials, who confirmed bird flu in Nellore district, were instructed to take steps to check…
The Hindu · Feb 20, 2024 Forest officials step up vigil in sanctuaries, wetlands in Andhra Pradesh to check spread of bird flu The Wildlife Management Division of the Forest Department has stepped up vigil to check the spread of bird flu in Andhra Pradesh. The wildlife authorities have issued instructions to the Conservator of Forests, Deputy Range Officers, Divisional and District Forest Officers, Forest Range Officers (FROs) and the field staff to…
The Times of India · Feb 18, 2024 Bird flu in Andhra Pradesh: Know the symptoms, preventive measures Local avian influenza outbreak in two villages in Nellore district in Andhra Pradesh has come to the fore. "Police personnel closed chicken shops in a three-km radius of the 10-km surveillance area for three days in these two epicentres. We are taking all measures to control the disease," Nellore district…
The Hindu · Feb 16, 2024 Andhra Pradesh: Ban imposed on sale, possession on poultry in affected villages as bird flu outbreak hits Nellore district District administration in Nellore takes measures to contain bird flu outbreak, including banning chicken sales and movement of poultry.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 13, 2024 Bird flu causing ‘catastrophic’ fall in UK seabird numbers, conservationists warn Report by RSPB and British Trust for Ornithology finds H5N1 has caused a loss of 75% of the great skua population and a 25% decline in northern gannets
Top News · Feb 12, 2024 Cambodian Boy's Brother Tests Positive for Bird Flu The brother of a boy who died from bird flu in Cambodia has tested positive for the virus. Health officials are investigating the source of infection.