Pandemic Flu Preparedness

Biden Administration Ramps Up Preparedness

Eyeing Potential Bird Flu Outbreak, Biden Administration Ramps Up Preparedness

The administration is committing an additional $306 million toward battling the virus, and will distribute the money before President-elect Donald J. Trump takes office.

Barron's on MSN · 4d

Biden Administration, in its Final Days, Commits More Cash to Bird Flu Preparation

Public-health experts have been highly critical of the federal and state response to the virus, which was first identified in cows in the U.S. early in 2024.

Irish Sun · 7h

Man, 66, dies from bird flu marking first fatal case of virus in US amid fears it has pandemic potential

A MAN has died from bird flu in the first deadly case of the virus in the US. Experts previously made the horror discovery that H5N1 is just one mutation away from developing the ability to

TAG24 NEWS on MSN · 3d

Biden administration allocates millions for bird flu response amid pandemic fears

President Joe Biden's outgoing administration announced on Friday that it will allocate $306 million to bolster the nation's bird flu response.

Becker's Hospital Review · 4d

Biden commits $306M to bolster bird flu response

The Biden administration is committing $306 million to strengthen the nation's response to the H5N1 avian influenza, according to a Jan. 3 HHS news release shared with Becker's. The commitment aims to monitor and prepare for potential public health risks associated with the virus.

Bird Flu Risk Remains Low

Forbes · 1d

Why The U.S. Could Be Making The Same Mistakes With Bird Flu As It Did With COVID-19

The first severe human case of bird flu was recently reported in the U.S. Here are some ways the U.S. may be repeating the same mistakes as from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Salon on MSN · 17h

First U.S. death from bird flu reported in Louisiana

On Monday, the Louisiana Department of Health reported that a patient with a severe case of bird flu, caused by the H5N1 virus, had died from their infection, a first for the United States. The deceased was over age 65 and was reported to have underlying medical conditions.

U.S. News & World Report · 7h

Bird Flu Risk Remains Low After First US Death, WHO Says

The risk to the general population from H5N1 bird flu remains low, a World Health Organization spokesperson said on Tuesday, following the first death of a patient from the virus in the United States.

How America lost control of the bird flu, setting the stage for another pandemic

The U.S. government failed to eliminate the virus on dairy farms when it was confined to a handful of states. Now at least ...

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US Spends $300 Million Bracing For Bird Flu

"While the risk to humans remains low, we are always preparing for any possible scenario that could arise," HSS's Xavier ...

thetechedvocate.org12d

Global Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Signed Amid Concerns of New Viral Threats

Spread the loveIn response to lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and growing concerns about emerging infectious ...

Science Daily2d

Modeling tool affirms critical role of testing in pandemic response

A study found public-private partnerships to develop, produce and distribute COVID-19 diagnostic tests saved approximately 1.4 million lives and prevented an estimated 7 million patient ...

Bird Flu Outbreak Raises Readiness Concerns for Trump HHS

An increase in human cases of bird flu is sparking concerns that the incoming Trump administration won’t be ready to respond ...

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Bird flu has turned deadly in the US. Is it time to re-evaluate our pandemic risk?

A deadly strain of the virus killed a patient in the US and left a teenager critically ill. The outbreak has raised concerns ...

Stocktwits on MSN4h

Moderna, Novavax Stocks Climb Pre-Market On Growing Bird Flu Concerns: Retail Engagement Soars

Shares of Moderna, Inc. and Novavax, Inc. jumped premarket Tuesday, rising as much as about 6% and nearly 8%, respectively, ...

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