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June 18, 2024 at 4:17 PM

Bird flu cases spark new concerns

ABC News’ Trevor Ault shares the latest on the growing concerns over bird flu in the country.
June 18, 2024 at 4:17 PM
VIDEO: Bird flu cases spark new concerns
June 14, 2024 at 7:24 PM

WHO acknowledges bird flu patient in Mexico died of other medical conditions

The WHO confirmed Friday that the patient in a fatal bird flu case in Mexico died due to his other severe medical conditions.
June 14, 2024 at 7:24 PM
This photo shows a logo of the World Health Organization with the WHO headquarters in the background in Geneva, Switzerland, May 21, 2023.
June 7, 2024 at 12:00 AM

1st fatal human case of bird flu subtype confirmed in Mexico: WHO

The World Health Organization confirmed on Wednesday the first fatal case of a subtype of bird flu in Mexico.
June 7, 2024 at 12:00 AM
The World Health Organisation (WHO) at their headquarters in Geneva, Dec. 7, 2021.
June 6, 2024 at 1:29 PM

Human infected with bird flu dies

Officials in Mexico say a 59-year-old man, who had underlying medical conditions and had been infected with the H5N2 strain of bird flu strain, died in the hospital.
June 6, 2024 at 1:29 PM
VIDEO: Human infected with bird flu dies
June 2, 2024 at 1:28 AM

Scientists testing bird flu vaccine

As a third human case of bird flu is confirmed in Michigan, scientists are ramping up vaccine testing in animals to prevent the spread to humans.
June 2, 2024 at 1:28 AM
VIDEO: Scientists testing bird flu vaccine
June 1, 2024 at 3:57 PM

3rd case of human bird flu reported

The USDA announces it will spend more than $800 million to protect livestock after a third farm worker was diagnosed with the virus.
June 1, 2024 at 3:57 PM
VIDEO: 3rd case of human bird flu reported
May 31, 2024 at 12:08 AM

Third person tested positive for bird flu in US: CDC

State health authorities confirmed on Thursday that a third human case of H5 bird flu connected to the ongoing U.S. outbreak in cattle has been found in a farmworker in Michigan.
May 31, 2024 at 12:08 AM
VIDEO: Third person tested positive for bird flu in US: CDC
May 31, 2024 at 12:04 AM

2nd human case of bird flu confirmed in Michigan, bringing total this year to 3

A second human case of bird flu has been confirmed in Michigan, bringing the total number of cases in the U.S. this year to three, health official said.
May 31, 2024 at 12:04 AM
In this April 26, 2024, file photo, cows graze in a field at a dairy farm in Petaluma, Calif.
May 30, 2024 at 6:11 PM

Everything you need to know about bird flu outbreak spreading across US

After inactive bird flu fragments were found in milk samples, here's everything you need to know about the recent bird flu outbreak.
May 30, 2024 at 6:11 PM
A colorized transmission electron micrograph depicts Avian influenza A H5N1 viruses (seen in gold) grown in MDCK cells (seen in green).
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CDC preparing for 'possibility of increased risk to human health' from bird flu

In an alert on Friday, the CDC said it is preparing for the "possibility of increased risk to human health" from bird flu.
1 month ago
A line of Holstein dairy cows feed through a fence at a dairy farm in Idaho on March 11, 2009.
1 month ago

Clues from bird flu's ground zero on dairy farms in the Texas panhandle

Dairy farmers and veterinarians in northern Texas noticed illness among cattle and the government pushed farms and farmworkers for more information.
1 month ago
Genomic sequences from H5N1 viruses suggest the current bird flu epidemic started with a spillover from birds into cows in Texas, and then spread to other states within cattle. Routes and timing remain uncertain because of limited data.
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2nd human case of bird flu confirmed in Michigan, health officials say

The second human case of bird flu associated with the current outbreak has been confirmed in Michigan, health officials said Wednesday.
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A line of Holstein dairy cows feed through a fence at a dairy farm in Idaho on March 11, 2009.
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No avian flu virus detected in sour cream, cottage cheese, powdered infant formula

The FDA, USDA and CDC shared the latest updates on avian flu testing in retail dairy products.
1 month ago
A woman shops in the dairy section of a supermarket in New York, Jan. 27, 2024.