Has the bird flu spread across the US? See map as virus continues to wreak havoc
Bird flu cases are still rising in the U.S. as the virus continues to devastate poultry farms. More than 145 million chickens, ducks, turkeys and other fowl have been slaughtered across the United States since the outbreak began in January 2022. As for humans, 67 people have been infected, according to the Centers for Disease Control.
Can you get bird flu from eating chicken or eggs? What to know about how avian flu spreads
The risk of bird flu to humans is low, but eating undercooked eggs or chicken could increase your chances of exposure to infection and germs.
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),
New strain of bird flu found in California: Current status in maps
The newly reported H5N9 strain was found Monday at a duck farm in Merced County, California, according to the World Organization for Animal Health. The Paris-based organization that studies animal diseases said it's the first verified U.S. case of H5N9 in poultry. The organization said the more common strain H5N1 was also found.
Bird flu outbreak: What are the symptoms? Avian flu cases top 126K in New York
In April, the tally of affected birds in New York was about 25,000. The bird flu outbreak raised alarms in late March following reports of one human case and infections in dairy cows in Texas and Kansas.
‘It would be devastating’: Bird flu has likely entered Massachusetts
State officials suspect the avian flu has killed dozens of wild birds in Boston, Amherst, and Plymouth, and farmers are stepping up precautions.
Officials: Bird flu spreading in state, but cases still low in Central Mass.
The number of bird flu cases in Central Massachusetts is relatively low, compared to a swath of the state that runs from Greater Boston to Southeastern Massachusetts. That message was delivered Wednesday during a virtual update from state health officials on the highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 virus.
Bird Flu Found in North Carolina Turkey Flock as Outbreak Worsens
By India Edwards HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Jan. 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- A commercial turkey flock in North Carolina has tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), also known as bird flu,
Bird flu now considered ‘widespread’ in Mass., officials say
State officials are working with partners to test suspected cases and collaborating with municipalities to safely dispose of dead birds." The post Bird flu now considered ‘widespread’ in Mass., officials say appeared first on Boston.
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 now 'widespread' among this state's birds
MORE: Long Island farm forced to euthanize more than 100,000 ducks after bird flu detected. There has been a history of intermittent bird flu outbreaks in Massachusetts since earl
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Deadly H5N1 bird flu becomes an 'existential threat' to biodiversity worldwide
The progression of the species-jumping disease has been unprecedented, including the first-ever U.S. cases of infections in ...
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What to know about avian flu in wild birds, poultry, and pets in Illinois
The nationwide spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza, HPAI, also known as avian or bird flu, has many in Illinois ...
Map shows where bird flu prevention zone is declared in UK after cases rise
Most of the UK has been placed under an avian influenza prevention zone after cases show no sign of stopping. The new zone to ...
‘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 ...
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 ...
Avian flu case reported at Pa. farm, ag department says
Officials said the positive samples were found in a 50,000-bird layer chicken flock on a commercial poultry farm in Lehigh ...
Avian flu is in Virginia. Here’s how to protect your flock
Dr. Persia, a professor and Extension Specialist in Virgina Tech’s School of Animal Sciences said that means wild birds ...