bird flu

Bird flu update: California declares emergency and U.S. sees 1st severe human case

2:45pm December 18, 2024

A person in Louisiana has been hospitalized after being exposed to sick and dead birds. Meanwhile, California has declared an emergency over its growing outbreak in cattle.

USDA orders testing across nation's milk supply amid rising bird flu cases

4:12pm December 06, 2024

The virus has spread to over 710 dairy herds across 15 states, with California reporting the highest number of infections. At least 58 people have been infected with bird flu, including one child.

A human bird flu case is thought to be found in Canada for the first time

3:18am November 11, 2024

A person has tested positive in British Columbia, Canadian health officials said, though the results must be sent to another lab for confirmation.

Bird flu has been found in a pig for the first time in the U.S.

5:24pm October 30, 2024

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

8:00am September 28, 2024

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

11:30am September 07, 2024

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

7:00am September 04, 2024

Corn dogs, deep-fried Twinkies, butter sculptures and influenza virus? Here’s why state fairs could be potential breeding grounds for viral mutation.

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Bird flu cases among farm workers may be going undetected, a study suggests

2:34pm July 31, 2024

by Amy Maxmen

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

2:57pm July 24, 2024

by Will Stone

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.

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U.S. is 'flying blind' with bird flu, repeating mistakes of COVID, health experts say

6:03am June 24, 2024

by Amy Maxmen

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.