More than 13,000 seal pups die on remote Australian island amid bird flu outbreak Testing confirms spread of deadly H5N1 virus on the subantarctic Heard Island, about 4,000km south-west of Perth The Guardian - AU · Jun 18
H5N1 Bird Flu in Colorado: Dairy Farm Workers Face Ongoing Risk as NIOSH Expands Worker Safety Campaign Nationwide NIOSH is repeating its 2025 H5N1 dairy worker safety campaign in Summer 2026. Colorado remains a key affected state with confirmed dairy cow and worker exposures. General public risk remains low. Medical Daily · Jun 9
H5N1 Bird Flu Spreads to Poultry in 12 States, Raising Concerns Over Los Angeles Food Supply Ties to Central Valley Farms H5N1 bird flu has spread to commercial poultry in 12 U.S. states, raising concerns about agricultural worker safety and the vulnerability of Los Angeles food supply chains tied to California's Central Valley, where experts warn surveillance gaps and ongoing outbreaks could heighten biosecurity risks. Medical Daily · Jun 8
Pet owner awarded $800K after cat died from eating food contaminated with bird flu Internal text messages showed a manager asked to change marketing materials to say products ‘are testing’ for the virus, though standard screening had not begun The Independent UK · May 27
Bird Flu Found in the Tap Water You Flush Away: H5N1 Has Been Detected in Wastewater Across 10 Texas Cities — Including Houston A landmark scientific finding that emerged from Texas's own universities — and that received far too little public attention — revealed that the H5N1 avian influenza virus was detected in the wastewater of 10 Texas cities simultaneously. Medical Daily · May 27
Bird Flu in Dairy Cows: CDC Says Risk Is Low, But Here’s What You Need to Know The emergence of bird flu in dairy cows has sparked understandable concern among consumers, farmers, and public health officials alike. While headlines may sound alarming, health authorities emphasize that the overall risk to the public remains low. Still, the situation is evolving, and staying informed is essential for making smart… Budget and the Bees · May 6
Groundbreaking trial for human bird flu vaccine begins in UK and US IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 22
Major trial for human bird flu vaccine launches Around 4,000 people will be recruited for the study, the majority of which will be in the UK. Evening Standard · Apr 21
Bird flu vaccine trial begins to fight ‘real possibility’ of virus threat for humans The vaccine will utilise mRNA technology similar to that employed in Covid-19 jabs The Independent UK · Apr 21
Full picture of deadly flu on island yet to be revealed Scientists who went on a landmark trip to a World Heritage-listed sub-Antarctic island are awaiting more results after a deadly bird flu strain was discovered. AAP · Apr 8
Egg prices are down from last year’s record highs but it’s not all good news The Trump administration’s decision to import nearly 1 billion eggs last year helped lower prices The Independent UK · Apr 2
First European case of H9N2 bird flu reported in Italy – what you need to know The first human case of H9N2 influenza virus (bird flu) has been reported in Europe. A human infection was recorded by the Italian Ministry of Health on March 25, 2026. The Conversation · Mar 30
Nine people sick from E coli linked to raw cheese from California farm, more than half of them children Raw Farm was also linked to 2024 salmonella outbreak that sickened 165 people and deaths of two cats from bird flu The Guardian - US · Mar 28
Italy confirms first European human H9N2 avian flu case The first human case of H9N2 avian flu in Europe has been detected in Italy in a person who travelled from outside the continent. Euronews · Mar 26
International Business Times · Mar 13 Egg Prices 2026: Why the Egg Shortage Refuses to Go Away and What Comes Next Wondering why eggs are expensive again? The ongoing egg shortage is keeping egg prices 2026 unpredictable. Here is what is happening and what to expect next.
Budget and the Bees · Feb 28 California Beach Alert: Avian Flu Outbreak Confirmed in Elephant Seals as Officials Close Public Access A walk along the California coast usually offers a peaceful escape. However, a silent and invisible threat is currently moving through the local wildlife. Health officials have confirmed the first detection of the H5N1 avian flu in California marine mammals, specifically affecting elephant seal populations. This development has led to…
Evening Standard · Feb 27 Death of dozens of swans in Docklands was due to bird flu Over 50 dead birds have been recovered by wildlife experts over the past week
The Guardian - US · Feb 26 Bird flu kills dozens of elephant seal pups at California state park About 30 seals had died as of Thursday, nearly all of them weaned pups, amid the rise of avian influenza
The Independent UK · Feb 25 Bird flu outbreak in California elephant seals prompts officials to cancel popular tours Researchers have found avian flu in elephant seal pups at California’s Año Nuevo State Park, and officials have stopped seal-watching tours to help limit the spread of the virus
Homes & Gardens · Feb 25 Can You Still Feed Birds Safely? Expert-Approved Alternatives to Bird Feeders With avian flu still present across North America, some states recommend taking traditional bird feeders down
The Independent UK · Feb 24 Thai officials say 72 tigers at tourist parks died of canine distemper, allaying bird flu fears Officials say the deaths of 72 tigers at two tourist parks in northern Thailand are a result of canine distemper and not bird flu
Evening Standard · Feb 24 Dozens of swans found dead at London's Docklands - raising fears of bird flu outbreak More than 30 birds have been found around the West India and Millwall Outer Docks on the Isle of Dogs
The Independent UK · Feb 23 Dozens of dead swans found in London spark fears of bird flu outbreak Authorities are investigating a possible bird flu outbreak after 30 dead swans were found
The Independent UK · Feb 20 Bird flu is spreading again and appearing at egg producing farms. Could it lead to another rise in egg prices? More than four million birds were affected at commercial egg-layer sites in Pennsylvania this week
The Guardian - AU · Feb 17 Gentoo penguins the first birds on Australian territory to contract H5N1 as bird flu spreads Australian Antarctic Program scientists say virus on Heard Island has spread to new species