Opinion
The World Is Watching the U.S. Deal With Bird Flu, and It’s Scary
As a virus scientist in South Africa, I’ve been watching with dread as H5N1 bird flu spreads among animals in the United States. The pathogen poses a serious pandemic threat and has been detected in over 500 dairy herds in 15 states — which is probably an undercount.
Bird flu reaches Hawaii, the last state that had escaped it
Authorities in Hawaii are warning residents who attended a local pet fair to watch for symptoms of avian influenza after a local flock of ducks and other birds tested positive for the H5N1 virus that has fueled a global outbreak of infections.
Bird Flu Outbreak: Do Human Cases Mean Future Lockdowns?
With 46 U.S. cases and alarming signs of the virus crossing species, experts warn of unpredictable risks if human-to-human transmission were to emerge.
US Confirms First Case of Bird Flu in Hawaii
The United States Department of Agriculture has confirmed the presence of bird flu in Honolulu County, Hawaii, the first of its kind in the state during this outbreak, which began in 2022. (Reporting by Christy Santhosh in Bengaluru;
Bird flu in Canada may have mutated to become more transmissible to humans
The teenager hospitalized with bird flu in British Columbia, Canada, may have a variation of the virus that has a mutation making it more transmissible among people, early data shows – a warning of what the virus can do that is especially worrisome in countries such as the US where some H5N1 cases aren’t being detected.
USDA confirms domestic flock infected with bird flu in Hawaii
The United States Department of Agriculture confirmed the presence of bird flu in Hawaii on Monday, the first case of the virus in a domestic flock in the state since the current outbreak began in 2022.
Map Shows States Where Bird Flu H5N1 Has Spread
Avian influenza H5N1 infection in humans has spread to seven U.S. states, growing from 46 cases last week to 52 cases this week.
Bird Flu Detected In Netherlands For First Time In 2024
Bird flu was detected on an organic chicken farm in the centre of the Netherlands for the first time this year, the government said on Monday.
Officials confirm bird flu outbreak in Hawaii
Ducks and geese on a backyard farm in Oahu, the state's main island, tested positive for H5N1 last week, which was likely brought to the island by migratory birds.
California health department reports possible bird flu case in child
California's public health department on Tuesday reported a possible case of bird flu in a child with mild symptoms. The ...
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sacrificed bird before 1999 NYC shooting verdict, former bodyguard claims
The disgraced mogul stopped off for the bizarre ritual in Central Park while on the way to court to hear the verdict, his ...
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How the Arrival of an Endangered Bird Indicates What’s Possible for the L.A. River
Although many picture L.A. with its vast sandy beaches to the west, the old Pueblo de Los Angeles actually formed further ...
Who was the first president to pardon a turkey? Here's how the bird escaped a 'fowl' fate
Each year, the president pardons one or two turkeys. But how did the tradition start? Here's a lesson on the presidential ...
Oregon lawmakers have opportunity to get ahead of potential bird flu crisis
Oregon has the unlucky distinction of becoming the first state in the country with a confirmed case of avian flu in a pig, ...
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H5N1 bird flu virus in Canadian teenager displays mutations demonstrating virus’ risk
The H5N1 virus that infected a Canadian teen appears not to have spread, but it shows signs of mutation that makes flu ...
As bird flu spread continues, why the recent jump to pigs raises worries
Bird flu has spread far and wide, infecting a range of species like chickens, skunks, cows, foxes and polar bears. But it's ...
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Did you know there’s a national lab in DC dedicated to solving bird murders?
The Smithsonian “Feather Identification Lab” pinpoints species of birds that are hit by aircraft strikes — all in an effort ...