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time.com
2 weeks ago
Coronavirus

A Third Person in the U.S. Has Bird Flu. This Time, It's Different

A third dairy worker in the U.S. tested positive for bird flu, with respiratory symptoms, different from the previous cases with eye discharge.
CDC monitoring avian flu spread from cows to humans, highlighting the importance of protective measures for workers in contact with animals. [ more ]
#public-health
www.npr.org
2 weeks ago
US news

A 3rd human case of bird flu detected, this one with respiratory symptoms

Direct exposure to infected livestock poses a risk to humans in the U.S. avian flu outbreak. [ more ]
The Atlantic
3 weeks ago
Coronavirus

Cows Have Almost Certainly Infected More Than Two People With Bird Flu

Protecting dairy workers from further spread is crucial to containing the outbreak. [ more ]
www.theoaklandpress.com
1 week ago
Public health

The chicken and egg problem of fighting another flu pandemic

Using fertilized hen eggs for flu vaccine production remains a concern during potential pandemics. [ more ]
www.npr.org
2 weeks ago
US news

A 3rd human case of bird flu detected, this one with respiratory symptoms

Direct exposure to infected livestock poses a risk to humans in the U.S. avian flu outbreak. [ more ]
The Atlantic
3 weeks ago
Coronavirus

Cows Have Almost Certainly Infected More Than Two People With Bird Flu

Protecting dairy workers from further spread is crucial to containing the outbreak. [ more ]
www.theoaklandpress.com
1 week ago
Public health

The chicken and egg problem of fighting another flu pandemic

Using fertilized hen eggs for flu vaccine production remains a concern during potential pandemics. [ more ]
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Brooklyn Eagle
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

Sen. Gillibrand, health experts urge White House to share info on Avian flu

Senator Gillibrand urges White House for coordination on Avian Flu outbreak. [ more ]
The Atlantic
4 weeks ago
OMG science

The Bird-Flu Host We Should Worry About

Pigs hosting flu viruses can pose a significant risk for human transmission. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
OMG science

Bird flu strain found in US cows flown to UK lab for testing

Avian flu variant H5N1 in US sent to UK lab for study on cattle infections. [ more ]
#h5n1
The Mercury News
1 month ago
Coronavirus

Should you be worried about bird flu? Here are 5 things to know about the virus

H5N1 avian flu outbreak raises concerns due to high pathogenicity in animals and potential transmission to humans. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

Canada expanding surveillance, testing milk for H5N1 avian flu amid U.S. dairy cattle outbreak | CBC News

Canada is expanding surveillance for H5N1 in dairy cattle and will test milk from store shelves for viral fragments, reassuring public safety through pasteurization effectiveness. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Coronavirus

Avian flu said to hit over 40 cattle at Minnesota farm: only a matter of time'

Confirmation of avian flu in Minnesota cattle herd; quarantine and disposal measures enacted to contain spread. [ more ]
The Mercury News
1 month ago
Coronavirus

Should you be worried about bird flu? Here are 5 things to know about the virus

H5N1 avian flu outbreak raises concerns due to high pathogenicity in animals and potential transmission to humans. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

Canada expanding surveillance, testing milk for H5N1 avian flu amid U.S. dairy cattle outbreak | CBC News

Canada is expanding surveillance for H5N1 in dairy cattle and will test milk from store shelves for viral fragments, reassuring public safety through pasteurization effectiveness. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Coronavirus

Avian flu said to hit over 40 cattle at Minnesota farm: only a matter of time'

Confirmation of avian flu in Minnesota cattle herd; quarantine and disposal measures enacted to contain spread. [ more ]
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#food-safety
www.npr.org
1 month ago
Design

How dairy production is changing in response to avian flu

New measures aim to stop avian flu spread among dairy cows, including testing herds before interstate travel. [ more ]
The Atlantic
1 month ago
Coronavirus

How Bird Flu Is Shaping People's Lives

The current avian flu outbreak in North America is the largest and most deadly for nonhuman animals, raising concerns about the risk of human infection and food safety. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 month ago
Design

How dairy production is changing in response to avian flu

New measures aim to stop avian flu spread among dairy cows, including testing herds before interstate travel. [ more ]
The Atlantic
1 month ago
Coronavirus

How Bird Flu Is Shaping People's Lives

The current avian flu outbreak in North America is the largest and most deadly for nonhuman animals, raising concerns about the risk of human infection and food safety. [ more ]
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www.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
OMG science

Bird flu's disturbing new turn into cattle are California herds safe?

Health officials are monitoring avian flu jumping to cattle, emphasizing low public health risk but highlighting concerns of virus spread and mutation potential. [ more ]
Washington Post
2 months ago
Coronavirus

Largest U.S. egg producer detects bird flu at Texas plant

Cal-Maine Foods halted Texas plant due to bird flu in chickens.
Avian flu cases rising among U.S. farm animals in recent weeks. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
Coronavirus

Second reported case of bird flu in a person in the US confirmed

A person who had direct contact with dairy cattle tested positive for avian flu in Texas, the first case linked to dairy cattle in the US.
The risk for the general public remains low, and health authorities are monitoring the situation with continued surveillance and preparedness efforts. [ more ]
#outbreak
Los Angeles Times
5 months ago
Coronavirus

California poultry farmers are seeing a spike in avian flu, forcing millions of birds to be destroyed

Poultry farmers in Sonoma County, California are facing the potential shutdown of their businesses due to an outbreak of avian flu.
Restaurants and wholesalers in the region are experiencing a dwindling supply of poultry as a result of the outbreak. [ more ]
www.npr.org
2 days ago
Coronavirus

Thailand beat avian flu 20 years ago. What can we learn from their strategies?

The avian flu outbreak in the US poses a serious threat with potential cross-species transmission and the past experience in Thailand shows the severity of such outbreaks. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
5 months ago
Coronavirus

California poultry farmers are seeing a spike in avian flu, forcing millions of birds to be destroyed

Poultry farmers in Sonoma County, California are facing the potential shutdown of their businesses due to an outbreak of avian flu.
Restaurants and wholesalers in the region are experiencing a dwindling supply of poultry as a result of the outbreak. [ more ]
www.npr.org
2 days ago
Coronavirus

Thailand beat avian flu 20 years ago. What can we learn from their strategies?

The avian flu outbreak in the US poses a serious threat with potential cross-species transmission and the past experience in Thailand shows the severity of such outbreaks. [ more ]
moreoutbreak
Cbsnews
4 days ago
Coronavirus

Human bird flu infection confirmed in India amid concern over avian flu outbreaks in U.S. farm animals

India reports second-ever human avian flu case, H9N2 virus infects a 4-year-old child in West Bengal. [ more ]
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