A human bird flu case is thought to be found in Canada for the first time
A person has tested positive in British Columbia, Canadian health officials said, though the results must be sent to another lab for confirmation.
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Bird flu has been found in a pig for the first time in the U.S.
The discovery of an infected pig at a backyard farm in Oregon raises concerns about bird flu's potential to become a human threat.
Why the price of eggs is on the rise again
The price of eggs has risen by about 28% in the past year, largely due to outbreaks of avian flu. Those prices could continue to climb during the holidays, as demand for baked goods increases.
First case of bird flu not directly linked to sick animals is found in Missouri
So far, there have been 14 human cases of bird flu this year. All the patients — except the one from Missouri — had been linked to sick dairy cows or poultry.
Could bird flu spread at state fairs? Here’s why health experts advise caution
Corn dogs, deep-fried Twinkies, butter sculptures and influenza virus? Here’s why state fairs could be potential breeding grounds for viral mutation.
Bird flu cases among farm workers may be going undetected, a study suggests
Dairy workers in Texas show signs of prior, uncounted bird flu infections in a new study. Without better surveillance, researchers warn that health officials could be caught off guard if the virus gets more contagious.
With the U.S. bird flu outbreak uncontained, scientists see growing risks
A recent crop of human cases at a chicken farm highlight the risks of the ongoing outbreak. Here's what scientists fear could happen next in the evolution of the virus.
U.S. is 'flying blind' with bird flu, repeating mistakes of COVID, health experts say
Three months into the U.S. bird flu outbreak, only 45 people have been tested and clinical labs aren't approved to detect the virus. They complain of slowness and uncertainty from the CDC and FDA.
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Limited testing of raw milk for bird flu leaves safety questions unanswered
An avian flu outbreak in dairy herds has stoked tensions between the federal government and raw milk advocates. Milk testing could provide assurances and useful data, but some farmers oppose it.