Bird flu latest updates: 68 human cases reported in 11 states, but officials say public health risk is still low
Yahoo News provides the latest updates on the spread of bird flu in the U.S. and its effect on rising egg prices and shortages.
Nevada health district confirms state’s first human case of bird flu
The Central Nevada Health District on Monday confirmed the state’s first human case of bird flu. CNDH said the adult was exposed to the virus while working on a dairy farm in Churchill County. The person had pink eye and is recovering.
Nevada dairy worker infected with new bird flu strain becomes state's first human case
A new variant of the bird flu has infected a dairy worker in Nevada marking the state's first human case of the H5N1 avian influenza.
Nevada confirms state's first human case of bird flu in a dairy worker
Nevada has confirmed its first human case of bird flu in a farm worker who was exposed to infected dairy cattle, the Central Nevada Health District said on Monday, after authorities last week reported a second strain of the virus in cows in the state.
House cats with bird flu could pose a risk to public health
More than 80 domestic cats have been confirmed to have had bird flu since 2022. Experts say there's a risk that cats could transmit the virus to people in the future.
New bird flu variant found in dairy cattle. Can H5N1 be transmitted to humans?
The variant of bird flu that killed a Louisiana resident has now been found in dairy cows. Until now, the human cases of bird flu traced to cattle have been mild, mostly eye infections. But the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed that a strain previously found only in wild birds has turned up in dairy herds in Nevada ‒ raising concerns that future human infections could be more serious.
Bird flu is spreading in cattle, but some states still aren't part of U.S. milk testing
New variants of bird flu are turning up in dairy cattle. But some states still aren't a part of a federal milk supply testing program
New deadly bird flu strain emerges
As the bird flu continues to spread across the country, there's new evidence it's mutating beyond chickens and cows.
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Hundreds of dead wild birds found in Michigan as avian flu rips through flocks
More than 300 dead geese and other waterfowl have been discovered in five counties, and bird flu is likely to blame, ...
Here is what Lehigh Valley hospitals say they are doing about bird flu
Avian influenza is continuing to plague poultry and dairy farming operations, and with the virus spreading across the country ...
Bird flu cases on the rise in Pa. as the state expands testing, containment efforts
Bird flu has affected more than 2.2 million birds in Pennsylvania this year. The state is funding efforts to protect flocks ...
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DNR: More than 300 dead birds across 5 Michigan counties suspected of having avian flu
Dead wild birds recently sampled across several Lower Peninsula counties are suspected to be positive for bird flu.
Are eggs safe to eat? Kent State expert answers your questions about bird flu
Q&A: From people avoiding wild birds to farmers protecting their animals, Kent State epidemiologist Dr. Tara Smith shares ...
Mason County has its first case of bird flu, WA state Department of Agriculture announces
Mason County has its first case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in domestic birds. The flu was detected in a small ...
As bird flu spreads in cattle, some states still aren't part of US milk testing
Three of America’s top milk-producing states are not participating in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s program designed ...
Georgia lifts suspension of poultry activities after extensive bird flu testing finds no additional cases
The Georgia Department of Agriculture has lifted the suspension of poultry activities in Georgia, one of the country’s top ...