Farmers in bird flu 'panic' call for UK vaccine plan
Vaccinating poultry against avian influenza is currently not allowed in the UK. The government says that strong biosecurity measures and culling are the most effective ways of fighting it. Meanwhile, there are concerns that poultry vaccinations might be linked to the virus evolving.
Bird flu now considered ‘widespread’ in Mass., officials say
Massachusetts officials announced Wednesday that bird flu is now considered to be “widespread” in the state and urged the public to avoid handling birds or other animals that are dead or appear sick.
Bird flu cases surging in UK but risk to humans remains low
Although cases of bird flu are surging among birds in the UK, the risk of the virus spreading to humans still remains extremely low. A bit of context about influenza explains why health protection agencies think this is the case.
Human Case Of Bird Flu Confirmed In England
A farm worker in England has tested positive for H5N1 bird in what’s thought to be the second human case in the country
Bird flu is now considered 'widespread' in Massachusetts as outbreaks spread, officials warn
Bird flu is now believed to be widespread in Massachusetts and is likely present even in places where there has not been a confirmed positive, state environmental and health officials said Wednesday.
Officials say ‘widespread’ bird flu outbreak is the largest the state has seen
Scientists say the temporary freeze on communications from federal officials creates a troubling blind spot for those tracking the virus.
Bird flu symptoms full list as first human case in years uncovered in England
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First human bird flu case in England since May confirmed amid national animal outbreak
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has confirmed a human case of avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, in the West ...
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Human case of avian flu detected in England
A case of influenza A (H5N1) has been confirmed in a person in the West Midlands who acquired the infection on a farm after ...
Human case of bird flu confirmed in England after nationwide outbreak
The UK Health Security Agency announces first human case since May 2023 as the person in West Midlands caught avian influenza ...
Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo closes exhibits amid confirmed case of bird flu
Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo has closed down exhibits and euthanized birds after a cotton patch goose died of avian flu.
CT zoo closing aviary areas after deceased goose is found to have bird flu
The zoo has closed its farmyard and outdoor aviary after a deceased Cotton Patch goose was found to have bird flu.
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Avian influenza detected in poultryworker in England
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has confirmed a case of avian influenza in a poultryworker in the West Midlands region, ...
Q&A: Wildlife disease expert discusses avian flu, risks and prevention
With the advent of cases of avian flu in southern New England, and the rise in egg prices due to limited supply as a result, ...