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Coronavirus

Second human in US infected with bird flu linked to cow outbreak, CDC reports

A dairy farm worker in Michigan tested positive for H5N1 avian influenza, the second case linked to infected cows in the US. [ more ]

time.com

Coronavirus

A Person in the U.S. Tested Positive for Bird Flu

CDC confirmed a rare human case of avian influenza in the U.S., but risk to the public is low.

Avian flu outbreaks have been ongoing globally with limited human cases reported since 2021. [ more ]

Slate Magazine

1 week ago

Coronavirus

I'm Now Worried About Bird Flu-and You Probably Should Be Too

Third person in the U.S. tests positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza virus after exposure to infected cows on a farm. [ more ]

Ars Technica

Coronavirus

Third human case of bird flu from cows-this one with respiratory symptoms

Another dairy farm worker in Michigan infected with avian influenza virus, marking the third cow-to-human transmission case, notable for its respiratory symptoms. [ more ]

Ars Technica

Coronavirus

Second human in US infected with bird flu linked to cow outbreak, CDC reports

A dairy farm worker in Michigan tested positive for H5N1 avian influenza, the second case linked to infected cows in the US. [ more ]

time.com

Coronavirus

A Person in the U.S. Tested Positive for Bird Flu

CDC confirmed a rare human case of avian influenza in the U.S., but risk to the public is low.

Avian flu outbreaks have been ongoing globally with limited human cases reported since 2021. [ more ]

Slate Magazine

1 week ago

Coronavirus

I'm Now Worried About Bird Flu-and You Probably Should Be Too

Third person in the U.S. tests positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza virus after exposure to infected cows on a farm. [ more ]

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Cbsnews

Public health

Bird flu reported in second Michigan farmworker; third human case in U.S.

The second human case of H5 influenza in Michigan was detected in a farmworker who worked closely with cows testing positive. Swift public health responses and caution with protective gear are emphasized. [ more ]

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OMG science

US: 'No evidence' of H5N1 bird flu spreading among people DW 05/16/2024

HPAI H5N1 bird flu virus spreading among dairy cattle in nine US states since March 2024. [ more ]

www.scientificamerican.com

Coronavirus

Do We Have Enough Bird Flu Vaccines for a Potential Pandemic?

Concerns raised over avian influenza virus H5N1 infecting cattle and potential human spread. [ more ]

www.nature.com

Data science

Bird Flu Virus Has Been Spreading in U.S. Cows for Months

A highly pathogenic avian influenza strain has been spreading in US cattle undetected, originating from an infected bird, with incomplete genomic data hindering outbreak investigation. [ more ]

www.scientificamerican.com

Coronavirus

How Big a Threat Is Bird Flu?

Bird flu, specifically H5N1, is a serious pathogen with high mortality rates when transmitted from birds to humans. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Wellness

Are Milk and Eggs Safe as Bird Flu Spreads?

Avian influenza detected in cows, prompting concerns about U.S. dairy supply safety.

No evidence of human transmission through consuming pasteurized or cooked food. [ more ]

Cbsnews

Public health

Bird flu reported in second Michigan farmworker; third human case in U.S.

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OMG science

US: 'No evidence' of H5N1 bird flu spreading among people DW 05/16/2024

HPAI H5N1 bird flu virus spreading among dairy cattle in nine US states since March 2024. [ more ]

www.scientificamerican.com

Coronavirus

Do We Have Enough Bird Flu Vaccines for a Potential Pandemic?

Concerns raised over avian influenza virus H5N1 infecting cattle and potential human spread. [ more ]

www.nature.com

Data science

Bird Flu Virus Has Been Spreading in U.S. Cows for Months

A highly pathogenic avian influenza strain has been spreading in US cattle undetected, originating from an infected bird, with incomplete genomic data hindering outbreak investigation. [ more ]

www.scientificamerican.com

Coronavirus

How Big a Threat Is Bird Flu?

Bird flu, specifically H5N1, is a serious pathogen with high mortality rates when transmitted from birds to humans. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Wellness

Are Milk and Eggs Safe as Bird Flu Spreads?

Avian influenza detected in cows, prompting concerns about U.S. dairy supply safety.

No evidence of human transmission through consuming pasteurized or cooked food. [ more ]

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Ars Technica

Coronavirus

Alpacas in Idaho test positive for H5N1 bird flu in another world first

Alpacas tested positive for HPAI H5N1 in Idaho, linked to infected poultry, highlighting virus spread among mammals. [ more ]

Cbsnews

Design

U.S. orders cow testing for bird flu after grocery milk tests positive

USDA is mandating dairy cows be tested for HPAI H5N1 before interstate movement due to concerns of virus spread. [ more ]

Ars Technica

Coronavirus

Concern grows as bird flu spreads further in US cows: 32 herds in 8 states

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) is spreading in US dairy cows with limited shared information on the outbreak. [ more ]

Ars Technica

Coronavirus

Alpacas in Idaho test positive for H5N1 bird flu in another world first

Alpacas tested positive for HPAI H5N1 in Idaho, linked to infected poultry, highlighting virus spread among mammals. [ more ]

Cbsnews

Design

U.S. orders cow testing for bird flu after grocery milk tests positive

USDA is mandating dairy cows be tested for HPAI H5N1 before interstate movement due to concerns of virus spread. [ more ]

Ars Technica

Coronavirus

Concern grows as bird flu spreads further in US cows: 32 herds in 8 states

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) is spreading in US dairy cows with limited shared information on the outbreak. [ more ]

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RealAgriculture.com

Coronavirus

Second dairy worker tests positive for HPAI in the U.S.

Avian influenza virus detected in American dairy worker and cows. No human severe cases reported yet. [ more ]

#pasteurization

www.dw.com

OMG science

Bird flu: 'No evidence' H5N1 virus spreading among people DW 05/16/2024

Consuming pasteurized milk products is safe despite HPAI in dairy cattle. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Design

Despite H5N1 bird flu outbreaks in dairy cattle, raw milk enthusiasts are uncowed

Consumers warned to avoid raw milk due to avian influenza risk. [ more ]

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OMG science

Bird flu: 'No evidence' H5N1 virus spreading among people DW 05/16/2024

Consuming pasteurized milk products is safe despite HPAI in dairy cattle. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Design

Despite H5N1 bird flu outbreaks in dairy cattle, raw milk enthusiasts are uncowed

Consumers warned to avoid raw milk due to avian influenza risk. [ more ]

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www.nytimes.com

Coronavirus

Opinion | As Bird Flu Looms, the Lessons of Past Pandemics Take on New Urgency

Bird flu is evolving, increasing chances of cross-species transmissions, highlighting pandemic preparation imperative. [ more ]

#h5n1

www.theguardian.com

OMG science

Lack of bird flu testing may be hiding true spread of virus on US farms

Serious gaps in testing animals and people are obscuring the true rate of avian influenza cases in the US, hindering containment efforts. [ more ]

Nature

OMG science

Bird flu in US cows: where will it end?

Cattle in the US can host the H5N1 avian influenza virus, potentially leading to mutation and spread to humans. [ more ]

www.scientificamerican.com

Coronavirus

U.S Needs To Better Track Bird Flu Spread in Farm Animals, Farm Workers, Epidemiologist Says

Avian influenza is infecting U.S. dairy cows, raising concerns about potential spread to humans. [ more ]

www.scientificamerican.com

Coronavirus

Why Bird Flu Is Infecting People's Eyes

Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (H5N1) spreading through milk in cows, leading to human infections with eye and respiratory symptoms. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

19 hours ago

OMG science

Bird Flu Is Infecting Cats (and the Occasional Dog). Here's What to Know.

Cats are highly susceptible to avian influenza, especially H5N1, with a recent increase in infections. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

OMG science

Lack of bird flu testing may be hiding true spread of virus on US farms

Serious gaps in testing animals and people are obscuring the true rate of avian influenza cases in the US, hindering containment efforts. [ more ]

Nature

OMG science

Bird flu in US cows: where will it end?

Cattle in the US can host the H5N1 avian influenza virus, potentially leading to mutation and spread to humans. [ more ]

www.scientificamerican.com

Coronavirus

U.S Needs To Better Track Bird Flu Spread in Farm Animals, Farm Workers, Epidemiologist Says

Avian influenza is infecting U.S. dairy cows, raising concerns about potential spread to humans. [ more ]

www.scientificamerican.com

#animal-to-human-transmission

Coronavirus

Why Bird Flu Is Infecting People's Eyes

Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (H5N1) spreading through milk in cows, leading to human infections with eye and respiratory symptoms. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

19 hours ago

OMG science

Bird Flu Is Infecting Cats (and the Occasional Dog). Here's What to Know.

Cats are highly susceptible to avian influenza, especially H5N1, with a recent increase in infections. [ more ]

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Axios

OMG science

Bird flu's wild range

Monitoring wild animals for diseases is crucial to identifying emerging health threats from zoonotic diseases originating in wildlife. [ more ]

Nature

Coronavirus

Bird flu outbreak in US cows: why scientists are concerned

The worrisome strain of avian influenza has spread to cows and even one person across six US states.

Health officials are closely monitoring the situation, highlighting concerns about the virus potentially spreading to humans. [ more ]

Axios

OMG science

Bird flu's wild range

Monitoring wild animals for diseases is crucial to identifying emerging health threats from zoonotic diseases originating in wildlife. [ more ]

Nature

moreanimal-to-human-transmission

Coronavirus

Bird flu outbreak in US cows: why scientists are concerned

The worrisome strain of avian influenza has spread to cows and even one person across six US states.

Health officials are closely monitoring the situation, highlighting concerns about the virus potentially spreading to humans. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

OMG science

Bird Flu Highlights Concerns Around Raw Milk

Health officials warn against consuming unpasteurized milk due to avian influenza risks. [ more ]

Nature

Coronavirus

Bird flu virus has been spreading in US cows for months, RNA reveals

The highly pathogenic avian influenza has been silently spreading in US cattle for months, originating from a bird-to-cow transmission. [ more ]

#us-dairy-cattle

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Design

Bird Flu Is Spreading in Cows. Here's What That Means for Milk

Increased surveillance and testing in dairies is crucial to control the spread of avian influenza in US dairy cattle. [ more ]

Nature

Design

Bird flu in US cows: is the milk supply safe?

Avian influenza in US dairy cattle is spreading, with the virus found in raw milk and retail milk, prompting the need for increased surveillance and testing. [ more ]

www.nature.com

Design

Bird Flu Is Spreading in Cows. Here's What That Means for Milk

Increased surveillance and testing in dairies is crucial to control the spread of avian influenza in US dairy cattle. [ more ]

Nature

Design

Bird flu in US cows: is the milk supply safe?

Avian influenza in US dairy cattle is spreading, with the virus found in raw milk and retail milk, prompting the need for increased surveillance and testing. [ more ]

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#zoonotic-transmission

time.com

Coronavirus

Cows Are Being Tested and Tracked for Bird Flu. Here's Why

Health and agriculture officials are intensifying bird flu testing in dairy cows to control the outbreak and prevent potential human transmission. [ more ]

Ars Technica

Coronavirus

Bird flu flare: Cattle in 5 states now positive as Texas egg farm shuts down

Highly pathogenic bird flu affecting US cows detected in multiple states.

Virus transmitted from wild birds to cows; limited confirmed cases in humans with low risk to the general public. [ more ]

time.com

Coronavirus

Cows Are Being Tested and Tracked for Bird Flu. Here's Why

Health and agriculture officials are intensifying bird flu testing in dairy cows to control the outbreak and prevent potential human transmission. [ more ]

Ars Technica

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Coronavirus

Bird flu flare: Cattle in 5 states now positive as Texas egg farm shuts down

Highly pathogenic bird flu affecting US cows detected in multiple states.

Virus transmitted from wild birds to cows; limited confirmed cases in humans with low risk to the general public. [ more ]

#virus-spread

www.nytimes.com

Coronavirus

Bird Flu Is Infecting More Mammals. What Does That Mean for Us?

The H5N1 bird flu virus is causing mass deaths among South American sea lions and elephant seals. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

OMG science

Bird flu is decimating seal and sea lion colonies. Scientists don't know how to stop it

Avian influenza affecting seals and sea lions globally

Virus spreads rapidly in wildlife and marine mammals [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Coronavirus

Bird Flu Is Infecting More Mammals. What Does That Mean for Us?

The H5N1 bird flu virus is causing mass deaths among South American sea lions and elephant seals. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

OMG science

Bird flu is decimating seal and sea lion colonies. Scientists don't know how to stop it

Avian influenza affecting seals and sea lions globally

Virus spreads rapidly in wildlife and marine mammals [ more ]

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www.nytimes.com

Design

Bird Flu Spreads to Dairy Cows

Avian influenza in cows confirmed in Texas and Kansas, likely transmitted by wild birds.

No risk to milk supply or consumer health, as pasteurization kills viruses. [ more ]

www.scientificamerican.com

Science

CRISPR Will Likely Not Solve Bird Flu

CRISPR/Cas9 used to make chickens resistant to avian flu.

Avian flu's challenges include quick mutation and spread. [ more ]

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Washington Post

OMG science

Antarctica was one of the few places without bird flu. Not anymore.

Deadly strain of bird flu found in mainland Antarctica, posing a threat to penguin colonies and other unique wildlife.

Avian influenza detected in skuas near an Argentine base on the Antarctic Peninsula, raising concerns about mass mortality of continent's wildlife. [ more ]

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California

Massive Bird Flu Outbreak Severely Impacting Farms In Central Valley | KQED

Avian influenza (bird flu) is impacting millions of birds in California, causing setbacks for farmers in the Central Valley.

California's Black Caucus is prioritizing 14 reparations bills at the state capitol, ranging from a formal apology for supporting slavery to reforms in state prisons. [ more ]

Washington Post

OMG science

Antarctica was one of the few places without bird flu. Not anymore.

Deadly strain of bird flu found in mainland Antarctica, posing a threat to penguin colonies and other unique wildlife.

Avian influenza detected in skuas near an Argentine base on the Antarctic Peninsula, raising concerns about mass mortality of continent's wildlife. [ more ]

Kqed

California

Massive Bird Flu Outbreak Severely Impacting Farms In Central Valley | KQED

Avian influenza (bird flu) is impacting millions of birds in California, causing setbacks for farmers in the Central Valley.

California's Black Caucus is prioritizing 14 reparations bills at the state capitol, ranging from a formal apology for supporting slavery to reforms in state prisons. [ more ]

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