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Georgia, Bird flu

Avian influenza outbreak in Georgia halts sale of poultry, forces quarantine

The first case of avian flu in a commercial poultry operation has been found, according to the Georgia Department of Agriculture.

WJCL on MSN · 3h

Bird flu strikes Georgia: 45,000 chickens affected, poultry sales put on hold

Bird flu has wreaked havoc on the egg market. In November and December alone, 17.2 million egg-laying hens died as a result of the virus. That’s nearly half of all birds killed by the virus in 2024, according to the USDA. And it will take months to replace those flocks.

Atlanta Journal-Constitution · 2h

Bird flu found in commercial flock in Georgia, poultry markets suspended

The first case of bird flu found in a commercial poultry flock in Georgia prompted officials to suspend all poultry exhibitions and auction markets in the state.

Atlanta News First on MSN · 2h

Bird flu cases shut down poultry exhibitions, sales in Georgia

Bird flu cases were confirmed in a commercial poultry flock in northeast Georgia. The state’s department of agriculture has suspended all poultry exhibitions, shows and sales until further notice. This is the first confirmed case in a poultry operation in Georgia and the fifth overall case in the state.

CDC wants more, faster testing for bird flu

UPI News on MSN · 10h

CDC wants more, faster testing for bird flu as outbreak grows

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging health care workers to accelerate bird flu testing for patients hospitalized with flu symptoms.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

As bird flu affects more people and animals, CDC urges faster testing

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says hospitals treating people for the flu should test them for avian influenza within 24 hours.

The Hill · 1d

CDC urges hospitals to fast-track bird flu testing

Officials from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend that hospitals speed up testing people who are hospitalized with the flu for H5N1 bird flu. Health care workers in

CT officials: Highly pathogenic avian flu confirmed in backyard flock in state

A highly pathogenic avian flu has been confirmed in backyard flock in the state, according to the Connecticut Department of ...

Bird flu in NC: What to know following the first reported H5N1 death in US

The first human death caused by H5N1 in the U.S. was reported in Louisiana on Jan. 6. Here's what to know about bird flu.

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HHS invests nearly $600 million in Moderna’s bird flu vaccine development

The US Department of Health and Human Services will award $590 million to Moderna to continue developing a vaccine to protect ...

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Bird flu is sweeping across the country. Here's how RI is already dealing with it.

Farmers, animal rescues and zookeepers in Rhode Island are taking precautions to protect animals, their workers and the ...

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How Close Are We To The Avian Flu Outbreak Escalating Into a pandemic?

Avian flu is rampant in poultry farms and in wild birds in the U.S. Every mutation brings the virus one step closer to the ...

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1 detected in New London County backyard flock

The Connecticut Department of Agriculture confirmed the presence of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1, commonly known as bird flu, in a flock of chickens, ducks and peacocks on Jan. 15. These ...

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Bird flu almost killed this teen. It’s a cautionary tale for Trump officials

The case of the Canadian teen and the death of a Louisiana man are stark reminders of bird flu’s capacity to ignite serious ...

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Bird flu detected in Wayne County flock for first time, location under quarantine

In addition to the isolation measures, birds were killed to prevent the highly-contagious virus from spreading, officials ...

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