Bird flu is now considered 'widespread' in Massachusetts as outbreaks spread, officials warn
Bird flu is now believed to be widespread in Massachusetts and is likely present even in places where there has not been a confirmed positive, state environmental and health officials said Wednesday.
Bird Flu Outbreak Costs U.S. Poultry Industry $1.4 Billion
This latest outbreak is part of a broader epizootic that has swept across the United States, affecting not only poultry but also wild birds, mammals and humans.
How are H5N9 and H5N1 different? What to know after California bird flu outbreak
A California duck farm made headlines this week after the World Organization of Animal Health published a report by U.S. authorities that a strain of bird flu that scientists call H5N9 had been found among sick birds in the flock.
Rare bird flu strain found in California raises potential of wider spread
First U.S. detection of virulent H5N9 strain, at a California duck farm, draws scrutiny as evidence of genetic reassortment that could trigger human outbreaks.
New Bird Flu Strain Detected in the U.S.
By India Edwards HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Jan. 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- A new strain of bird flu, H5N9, has been detected for the first time in the United States, raising concerns about how it continues to spread.
Officials say ‘widespread’ bird flu outbreak is the largest the state has seen
Scientists say the temporary freeze on communications from federal officials creates a troubling blind spot for those tracking the virus.
Bird flu outbreak in Lehigh County; What we know
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture shut down a poultry farm in southeastern Pennsylvania after finding bird flu.
Bird flu now considered ‘widespread’ in Mass., officials say
Massachusetts officials announced Wednesday that bird flu is now considered to be “widespread” in the state and urged the public to avoid handling birds or other animals that are dead or appear sick.
Bird Flu Found in North Carolina Turkey Flock as Outbreak Worsens
By India Edwards HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Jan. 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- A commercial turkey flock in North Carolina has tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), also known as bird flu,
New strain of bird flu found in California: Current status in maps
A new bird flu (highly pathogenic avian influenza) outbreak has been discovered in California. The newly reported H5N9 strain was found Monday at a duck farm in Merced County, California, according to the World Organization for Animal Health.
Dead swans found in suspected bird flu outbreak
Six dead swans have been found in Worcester in a case of suspected bird flu. Worcester City Council said on Tuesday evening the birds had been found along a stretch of the River Severn between the cathedral and the railway viaduct.
Trump administration’s halt of CDC’s weekly scientific report stalls bird flu studies
The Trump administration has intervened in the release of important studies on the bird flu, as an outbreak escalates across ...
Bird Flu Update as Antibody Therapy May Prevent Severe Illness
"This type of prevention can be very useful in controlling infection outbreaks and containing the bird flu pandemic," said an ...
Why are egg prices so high? USDA predicts cost will keep rising due to bird flu outbreaks
While U.S. residents have gotten used to high prices at the grocery store, the cost of eggs is expected to rise even further ...
Bird Flu outbreak: Dr. Mike weighs in on way you can stay safe
Dr. Mike Cirigliano joined Good Day Philadelphia to discuss the ongoing bird flu outbreak and shares ways you can stay safe.
Tougher security required for poultry indemnity payments after repeated bird flu infections
Under new rules, poultry facilities seeking indemnity payments after repeated bird flu infections must show biosecurity ...
Bird flu cases surging in UK but risk to humans remains low
Although cases of bird flu are surging among birds in the UK, the risk of the virus spreading to humans still remains ...
‘A Dangerous Virus’: Bird Flu Enters a New Phase
A pandemic is not inevitable, scientists say. But the outbreak has passed worrisome milestones in recent weeks, including ...
Local restaurants are feeling the impact of rising egg prices
Egg prices are through the roof with an average of over $4.15 a dozen. It all started with an outbreak of the bird flu causing many chickens to be slaughtered. The Agriculture Department is predicting ...