How are H5N9 and H5N1 different? What to know after California bird flu outbreak
A California duck farm made headlines this week after the World Organization of Animal Health published a report by U.S. authorities that a strain of bird flu that scientists call H5N9 had been found among sick birds in the flock.
Bird flu outbreak has reached Maryland. How concerned should we be?
The widening U.S. bird flu outbreak has made its way to Maryland, which has counted two cases on commercial poultry farms — one in Caroline County and another in Queen Anne’s County — since
Bird flu outbreak hits Crescent Duck Farm in Aquebogue; 99,000 birds being euthanized
Established in 1908, the Aquebogue site is the last commercial duck farm on Long Island, once world-renowned for its ducks.
Rare bird flu strain found in California raises potential of wider spread
First U.S. detection of virulent H5N9 strain, at a California duck farm, draws scrutiny as evidence of genetic reassortment that could trigger human outbreaks.
A new strain of bird flu is found on a California duck farm
A new strain of H5N9 bird flu was detected at a commercial duck operation in California's Merced County. All the ducks were euthanized.
More bird flu cases identified on local farms
Outbreaks of bird flu have been confirmed at poultry farms in East Yorkshire and in Lincolnshire. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) said all birds at a premises near Pocklington and at another near Alford,
What Is H5N9? US Reports First Bird Flu Strain Outbreak in Poultry
The United States has reported its first outbreak of H5N9 bird flu on a duck farm in California, according to the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) on Monday. H5N9 is a rare subtype of the influenza A virus that can cause highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI),
Crescent ducks euthanized after bird flu outbreak; many of 10,000 eggs saved
The Crescent Duck farm in Aquebogue, which lost its entire 99,000 flock to an outbreak of bird flu, has begun the long, methodical process of sanitizing its facilities. Doug Corwin, president of the family-owned operation in business since 1908,
Farm worker contracts human case of bird flu
Alongside this move, the rest of England has also seen new bird flu measures put in place, though these are not as strong as those in Shropshire. It means everyone with birds must now follow enhanced biosecurity measures.
‘A Dangerous Virus’: Bird Flu Enters a New Phase
A pandemic is not inevitable, scientists say. But the outbreak has passed worrisome milestones in recent weeks, including ...
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The U.S. Is Experiencing Its Largest-Ever Tuberculosis Outbreak—5 Symptoms to Watch Out For
Tuberculosis (TB) probably isn't at the top of your worry list like the flu, COVID, and norovirus are. After all, many people ...
Bird flu symptoms in humans after case confirmed in UK
A rare case of human bird flu has been detected in England, but does the highly contagious disease have pandemic potential?
3rd avian flu outbreak in large commercial flock near Pasco. Chickens to be killed
Egg prices expected to stay high because of limited supplies as the virus continues to infect commercial flocks nationwide.
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Cats can catch bird flu, but can they pass it to humans? Here's what we know.
"Cats (domestic and large felids) in particular can experience severe illness or death from infection with H5N1. Dogs can also contract H5N1, although they usually exhibit mild clinical signs and low ...
With a recent confirmation of bird flu in CT, should people worry? Here’s what you need to know.
Bird flu has been making the rounds in the United States over the last year and appears to be resurging again. Here’s what ...
What is HMPV? Outbreak updates and symptoms explained as UK cases rise
Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a common respiratory disease among children and the elderly. Here's what we know about the ...
Bird flu symptoms: signs of avian influenza to look out for and should we be worried as human case found in UK
The human case in the West Midlands was detected after the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) identified an outbreak of ...
Bird flu outbreaks spread to Va., including deaths at zoo in Richmond
Seven Delmarva-region commercial operations have now reported cases of the highly contagious virus.