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Bird flu spreads across US with dozens of cases now found in 6 states

The number of human infections has risen above 30 across the country as the virus continues to infect the nation’s poultry, livestock

The Independent UK

Bird Flu outbreak in US: How to eat eggs and chicken safely

Bird flu has been on the rise across the United States as 27 cases of avian influenza A(H5) have been reported in the country since April 2024. Now four workers at an egg farm in Southeast Washington's Franklin County have been found positive with the avian influenza after exposure to…

The Times of India

Four egg farm workers appear to test positive for bird flu in Washington state

Washington is sixth state to detect H5N1 in workers, with farm in Franklin county source of known outbreak

The Guardian - US

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Skopje Zoo Closed Due To Highly Pathogenic Bird Flu

Skopje's main zoo temporarily closed due to highly pathogenic bird flu outbreak, posing risks to poultry industry and potential human transmission. Efforts...

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Australia look to NZ for advice on bird flu threat

Australia and New Zealand environment ministers have met to discuss the best way to prevent a deadly outbreak of bird flu that's caused havoc elsewhere.

AAP

Bird flu in pheasants in England sparks concern over lax rearing rules

Campaigners call for tightening of measures around ‘wild’ pheasants which are not subject to rules to help control bird flu

The Guardian - UK

More suspected human bird flu cases

So far, the CDC has confirmed 20 human cases, with more awaiting confirmation

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'Genuine risks to people': deadly bird flu strain

People are being urged to become aware of what they need to do if they come into contact with dead birds killed by a particular strain of the bird flu.

AAP

‘Awful reality’: Albanese government injects $95 million to fight the latest deadly bird flu

The Australian government has committed A$95 million to fight a virulent strain of bird flu wreaking havoc globally.

The Conversation

Deadly bird flu could lead to mass extinctions

Australia is preparing for a deadly strain of the bird flu which could lead to the extinction of unique species, as authorities brace for its arrival.

AAP

Experts worried humans getting bird flu

While California reports more human cases of bird flu, experts say the true number of cases could be much higher

Salon

Devastating bird flu strain 'on Australia's doorstep'

Conservation groups are calling for more funding to prepare for the arrival of a deadly bird flu strain believed to have killed billions of animals worldwide.

AAP

Bird flu patient had no apparent contact with animals – and there’s still no evidence of sustained human-to-human spread

Six healthcare workers in the US who were in close contact with a patient known to have bird flu developed mild respiratory symptoms, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The patient was not known to have had contact with livestock or other animals, raising the…

The Conversation

Dozens of zoo tigers die after contracting bird flu in southern Vietnam

More than a dozen tigers have died after contracting bird flu at a zoo in southern Vietnam

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California Dairy Workers Infected With Bird Flu

Two dairy workers in California infected with bird flu as part of an ongoing outbreak affecting dairy cows in multiple states. Health officials emphasize l...

The Independent UK

Two California dairy workers were infected with bird flu, latest human cases in US

Two dairy workers in California were infected with bird flu, the 15th and 16th human cases detected in the U.S. this year

AAP

Environment ministers summoned over bird flu threat

Australia is looking at vaccinations for bird flu as environment ministers are called to a special meeting to discuss the threat to wildlife.

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Al Jazeera

Bird flu suspected of killing dozens of captive tigers in Vietnam

Tigers at resort in Dong Nai province died after being fed sick chicken, additional deaths reported in other locations.

AAP

'Pitiful' funding for 'looming catastrophe' of bird flu

Pressure is mounting on the federal government to pour more money into bird flu preparations, amid warnings Australia's worst ecological disaster is looming.

Fortune

Bird flu casts a wider net as U.S. health officials keep drip-feeding information on Fridays

Researchers are urging the CDC to get ahead of the H5N1 virus 'before it’s too late.'

LiveScience

Source of person's recent bird flu case remains a mystery — and experts say that's concerning

The latest human case of bird flu in the U.S. occurred in a patient with no reported exposure to affected animals, sparking questions over whether the virus is spreading between people. Experts say that's unlikely but argue the case raises other concerns.

The Guardian - US

‘We are not testing enough’: new US bird flu cases stoke fears over poor response

Experts worry H5N1 virus is more widespread than is being reported as they call for stricter mandates from USDA

The Guardian - US

Mysterious Missouri bird flu case shows complications of outbreak response

First case of person to contract H5N1 after no known animal contact highlights federal-state agency relationships

The Independent UK

Bird flu tests being developed as number of human cases rise across the country

One pressing concern is that the virus could mutate further, enabling easier infection among humans

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