New Bird Flu Strain Detected in U.S.

Bird Flu: Updated Map Reveals Where Virus Is Thriving
Latest data shows which counties have been hardest hit by bird flu outbreaks among poultry flocks as the human case count climbs.
New strain of bird flu found in California: Current status in maps
The newly reported H5N9 strain was found Monday at a duck farm in Merced County, California, according to the World Organization for Animal Health. The Paris-based organization that studies animal diseases said it's the first verified U.S. case of H5N9 in poultry. The organization said the more common strain H5N1 was also found.
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.
A New Strain Of Bird Flu Was Detected In The United States: Doctors Explain If It's Safe To Eat Poultry, Eggs
The bird flu has been infecting American flocks for years, leading to a series of infections and increased egg prices. But now, there's a new twist: A different strain has been detected in U.S. poultry.
Has the bird flu spread across the US? See map as virus continues to wreak havoc
Bird flu cases are still rising in the U.S. as the virus continues to devastate poultry farms. More than 145 million chickens, ducks, turkeys and other fowl have been slaughtered across the United ...
Deadly bird flu strain threatens US food supply
Learn about the new H5N9 bird flu strain in the US, its impact on food safety and prices, plus expert advice on protecting yourself from avian influenza.
Where is flu surging in the US? Some hospitals are overwhelmed in states with high rates
Flu has surged to high levels across the US, straining hospitals. Experts discuss 2024-25 flu season trends, symptoms to watch for, and how to stay safe.
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Bird Flu Wastewater Map Reveals Where in the US Virus Is Active
A new map created using data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has revealed the locations across the country where bird flu has ... tool in tracking the virus's ...
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134M poultry and counting: Interactive charts show hardest-hit counties in bird flu crisis
Note: An earlier version of this story did not correctly combine county data, leading to an inflated number associated with ...
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Flu cases and hospitalizations increase in New York
Current influenza information is available on the Health Department’s Flu Tracker, which provides timely information about local, regional and statewide flu activity. The flu shot is ...