Is bird flu the next pandemic? What to know after the first H5N1 death in the US
With reports of the first human death from bird flu in the US, some Americans are feeling an uncomfortable flashback to the early days of Covid-19, when infectious disease experts were talking about a new virus that was sending people to the hospital with respiratory infections.
How deadly is bird flu in humans? What we know as US confirms 1st death
How deadly is the bird flu? The US has reported its first death from avian influenza, H5N1. Here's what to know about bird flu mortality rate and who is at risk.
Bird flu outbreak has killed 20 million chickens in the U.S.
A severe bird flu outbreak has killed millions of chickens, causing egg prices to rise. The virus has spread to dairy cows and even pets.
As 1st bird flu death reported in US, what could happen with virus in 2025?
The CDC says the risk of bird flu to the general public is low, but public health experts say they are worried the virus could mutate and become more transmissible.
Massachusetts officials suspect bird flu killed dozens of birds in Plymouth
Massachusetts officials suspect more than 60 birds found dead in Plymouth died from bird flu, though official results may not come for days.
Bird flu in NC: What to know following the first reported H5N1 death in US
The first human death caused by H5N1 in the U.S. was reported in Louisiana on Jan. 6. Here's what to know about bird flu.
Georgia Reports First Bird Flu Outbreak in Commercial Flock
The national spread of the disease has alarmed public health officials, who remain concerned it could spread to humans on a large scale.
Bird Flu Found in a Georgia Commercial Flock for the 1st Time Amid the Nationwide Outbreak
Bird flu has been detected in a Georgia commercial poultry flock for the first time since a countrywide outbreak in 2022
All poultry activities suspended in Georgia after bird flu confirmed in a commercial operation
Georgia has suspended all poultry activities after bird flu was confirmed in a commercial poultry operation, officials said Friday.
Bird flu outbreak in Massachusetts suspected death in over 60 flock
Bird flu outbreak in Massachusetts suspected death in over 60 flock
Bird flu detected in commercial poultry flock in Georgia, officials say
Bird flu has been detected in a commercial poultry flock in Georgia for the first time since the current outbreak began in 2022, officials say.
US and Canada ease ban on French poultry imposed after bird flu vaccination
The United States and Canada have lifted embargoes on certain French poultry imports imposed after Paris decided to vaccinate ...
Bird flu kills 20 million chickens in US, driving egg prices sky-high
A deadly bird flu outbreak has wreaked havoc on U.S. chicken farms, claiming the lives of over 20 million egg-laying chickens ...
Moderna and other vaccine maker shares jump after first US bird flu death
Moderna surged as investors turned eyed potential demand for a vaccine to protect against bird flu after the US reported its ...
US turkey producers should ramp up bird flu testing, USDA says
U.S. poultry producers should ramp up testing and monitoring of turkeys for bird flu before they are slaughtered to ensure ...
With bird flu cases rising, certain kinds of pet food may be risky for animals – and people
H5N1 infections are rare in American pets, but they’ve become increasingly common over the past two years as the virus has ...
Mass. town confirms positive case of bird flu in goose found at Billington Sea
A goose found dead at Billington Sea is being treated as a case of bird flu, the town of Plymouth, Massachusetts, confirmed ...
US awards Moderna $590 million for bird flu vaccine development
The U.S. government has awarded Moderna $590 million to advance the development of its bird flu vaccine, as the country ...