Nature1 week agoOMG scienceBird 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 ]
time.com2 weeks agoCoronavirusTexas Veterinarian Helped Crack the Mystery of Bird Flu in CowsThe bird flu Type A H5N1 has been confirmed to infect cattle in the U.S. [ more ]
Mail Online1 month agoCoronavirus...meanwhile New Yorkers are urged to keep distance from wildlifeResidents urged to keep distance from wildlife in NYC due to bird flu discovery. Experts warn of potential virus mutations allowing human transmission. [ more ]
www.npr.org1 month agoCoronavirusWhat the CDC is doing to monitor and protect against bird fluBird flu found in dairy cattle for the first time in the U.S. Low risk of human-to-human transmission of avian flu. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com1 month agoWellnessAre 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 ]
ABC7 San Francisco3 months agoHealthMan dies from Alaskapox, health officials say: What to know about the relatively new, rare virusAlaskapox, a rare virus, has caused its first reported death in Alaska. The virus typically occurs in small animals and there is no evidence of human-to-human transmission. [ more ]