CDC has 1 million bird flu tests ready, but experts see repeat of COVID missteps
A lack of testing for bird flu virus in the U.S. could hinder detection and prevention of a potential pandemic.
Clues from bird flu's ground zero on dairy farms in the Texas panhandle
The delayed detection of a highly pathogenic strain of bird flu virus in Texas dairy cattle highlighted the risk of mutations that could lead to human transmission.
Federal government 'believes' virus found in grocery store milk is safe for consumption
Federal officials reassure the public that the nation's milk supply is safe despite remnants of bird flu virus found, as pasteurization inactivates the virus.
One in Five Milk Samples Nationwide Shows Genetic Traces of Bird Flu
Federal regulators found bird flu virus fragments in 20% of retail milk samples, indicating a more extensive outbreak than officially reported.
CDC has 1 million bird flu tests ready, but experts see repeat of COVID missteps
A lack of testing for bird flu virus in the U.S. could hinder detection and prevention of a potential pandemic.
Clues from bird flu's ground zero on dairy farms in the Texas panhandle
The delayed detection of a highly pathogenic strain of bird flu virus in Texas dairy cattle highlighted the risk of mutations that could lead to human transmission.
Federal government 'believes' virus found in grocery store milk is safe for consumption
Federal officials reassure the public that the nation's milk supply is safe despite remnants of bird flu virus found, as pasteurization inactivates the virus.
One in Five Milk Samples Nationwide Shows Genetic Traces of Bird Flu
Federal regulators found bird flu virus fragments in 20% of retail milk samples, indicating a more extensive outbreak than officially reported.
The bird flu virus in dairy farms is acquiring mutations potentially aiding cross-species spreading and reducing drug susceptibility, increasing the risk of human transmission.
Pasteurized Dairy Foods Free of Live Bird Flu, Federal Tests Confirm
Pasturization of dairy products is effective against bird flu virus, but the scope of the outbreak in cattle remains unclear.
Federal Officials Find No Live Bird Flu Virus in Initial Milk Tests
Federal regulators have not found live bird flu virus in retail milk samples, indicating the pasteurization process is effective in ensuring milk safety.
Top 10 most dangerous viruses in the world DW 02/26/2024
COVID-19's fatality rate is low compared to other viruses like Marburg and Ebola.
Various viruses like Hantavirus, Bird flu virus, and Lassa virus pose significant threats with high mortality rates.