Bird flu could merge with seasonal flu to make mutated virus that could spread among humans, CDC warns
For example, if a human gets infected with a bird flu and also carries a human influenza A virus, these two viruses can exchange genetic material. This is known as genetic shif
Bird flu patient had virus mutations, sparking concern about human spread
The patient in Louisiana who was hospitalized with severe bird flu illness was found to have a mutated version of the virus. Doctors react and share their concerns.
The US is spending $306 million to combat the spread of the bird flu
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is ramping up its bird flu response, by awarding $306 million in funding to boost disease surveillance, testing, and monitoring efforts.
US to award $306 million for bird flu monitoring and preparedness
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said on Friday it would award $306 million in funds to help bird flu monitoring, as the virus spreads in dairy herds and farm workers across the country.
What are the symptoms of bird flu and how does it spread?
Jared Polis declared a disaster emergency not for the wildfires common to the Centennial State this time of year, but for a bird flu outbreak at a commercial poultry facility in Weld County, north of Denver.
US Announces $306 Mn In New Bird Flu Funding
President Joe Biden's outgoing administration announced on Friday that it will allocate $306 million to bolster the nation's bird flu response before President-elect Donald Trump takes office.
Bird flu FAQ: Everything you need to know about the H5N1 outbreak that’s spread to dairy cows in 9 states
Though H5N1 has been circulating nationwide in wild birds, domestic poultry, and mammals since 2022, you may have only been ...
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Case of Avian Influenza confirmed in West Virginia
The West Virginia Department of Agriculture announced that a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza was confirmed in a ...
Bird flu outbreak spreads: Maps show California takes worst hit among states most affected
The bird flu outbreak has spread to all 50 states, these maps show. Here are the symptoms and what to do if you think you ...
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Deadly bird flu infects 6th farm in Michigan’s top county for turkey production
In Michigan, it’s been detected at 14 commercial farms and 27 backyard flocks, affecting more than 7 million birds. Most of ...
Bird flu outbreak detected in Butte County backyard flock, officials say
Butte County officials on Friday confirmed a bird flu outbreak in a backyard poultry flock, the latest case since Gov. Gavin ...
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 ...
What to know about bird flu in Pennsylvania
Hundreds of thousands of people will gather at the Pennsylvania Farm Show beginning later this week — a potential breeding ...
Here’s what to know about bird flu as farms fight outbreaks in California
Gov. Newsom declared a state of emergency as the virus continues to infect dairy herds across the country — including more ...
Ohio battles spread of bird flu to avoid potential environmental impact, rising prices
Experts warned that a single infected bird can necessitate the destruction of an entire flock, potentially leading to reduced ...
Presumptive bird flu case detected on Delaware poultry farm after potential outbreak reported in wild birds
Delaware is reporting its first case of bird flu on a poultry farm, following dozens of presumed positive cases in wild birds.