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Bird flu outbreak expands, more Michigan poultry facilities exposed to virus
The bird flu outbreak continues to grow in the U.S., with state officials confirming infected flocks in two additional Michigan counties on Monday. Following an […]
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, the U.S. Centers […]
Eyewitnesses to South Korea plane crash recount sparks in engine, bird strike before collision
Witnesses to a deadly plane crash in South Korea on Sunday said they observed flames in the engine of the aircraft and heard explosions, according […]
First rare human case of bird flu reported in Los Angeles County
The first human case of H5N1, more commonly known as avian influenza or bird flu, has been confirmed in Los Angeles County in California, in […]
Bird flu leads to severe human illness and state of emergency
Bird flu (H5N1) continues to spark warnings around the country. On Dec. 13, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed the country’s first […]
California declares emergency to combat rising bird flu infection in dairy
A state of emergency was declared in US’s California on Wednesday to combat bird flu after the virus has spread to more than a quarter […]
Governor Newsom declares state of emergency in California due to bird flu
California Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency due to H5N1, more commonly known as avian influenza or bird flu. The emergency follows […]
Severe case of H5N1 bird flu detected in US, CDC confirms
A patient was hospitalized with a severe case of bird flu in Louisiana, the CDC said. This case is the first confirmed instance of a […]
Bird flu causes deaths of cats and zoo animals as virus spreads in US
Just days after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a new order that all raw (unpasteurized) milk must be tested for bird flu, reports […]