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December 20, 2024 at 12:20 AM
Concerns over rising bird flu cases
California has declared a state of emergency after the CDC confirmed the first case of severe bird flu in Louisiana.
December 20, 2024 at 12:20 AM
December 19, 2024 at 6:41 PM
CDC confirms 1st case of severe bird flu in US
A patient in Louisiana is experiencing severe respiratory illness related to bird flu infection, health officials said.
December 19, 2024 at 6:41 PM
December 19, 2024 at 1:24 PM
CDC confirms 1st case of severe bird flu in US
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed the first case of severe bird flu in the U.S. on Wednesday.
December 19, 2024 at 1:24 PM
December 19, 2024 at 3:21 AM
California governor declares state of emergency in response to bird flu
Gov. Gavin Newsom's move will "streamline and expedite the state’s response" to the virus. It came as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed the first severe human case in the U.S.
December 19, 2024 at 3:21 AM
December 19, 2024 at 12:03 AM
California declares state of emergency in response to bird flu
This comes as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed the first case of severe bird flu in in Louisiana.
December 19, 2024 at 12:03 AM
December 12, 2024 at 9:51 AM
Child tests negative for bird flu, but officials continue to warn against raw milk
California health officials continue to warn against consuming raw milk after a suspected bird flu case in a child.
December 12, 2024 at 9:51 AM
December 12, 2024 at 3:17 AM
Raw milk samples to be tested nationwide in federal order
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will test raw milk samples to study bird flu in livestock.
December 12, 2024 at 3:17 AM
December 7, 2024 at 8:06 PM
USDA to test milk for bird flu
The agency hopes to control and stop any viruses from spreading among dairy cows. This decision comes after bird flu was found in raw milk on a farm in California.
December 7, 2024 at 8:06 PM
December 7, 2024 at 4:54 AM
USDA orders raw milk samples nationwide to be tested for bird flu
The virus was found in samples of raw milk from a California farm, which issued a recall earlier this week. The farm was also placed under quarantine by state health officials.
December 7, 2024 at 4:54 AM
December 7, 2024 at 2:55 AM
Raw milk to be tested for bird flu: USDA
Bird flu virus was recently found in samples of raw milk from a California farm.
December 7, 2024 at 2:55 AM
December 7, 2024 at 1:02 AM
USDA issues order for raw milk samples nationwide to be tested for bird flu
Raw samples nationwide will now be collected and shared with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to test for bird flu, according to a new federal order issued Friday.
December 7, 2024 at 1:02 AM
December 6, 2024 at 1:10 AM
As bird flu cases continue to climb, what do people need to know and do?
After a recent raw milk product recall in California, what is the latest information on the bird flu outbreak?
December 6, 2024 at 1:10 AM
December 4, 2024 at 9:37 PM
Raw Farm begins recall of milk products after bird flu detections
All raw whole milk and cream products produced by Raw Farm LLC are being voluntarily recalled following multiple detections of bird flu virus.
December 4, 2024 at 9:37 PM
1 month ago
Bird flu found in sample of California raw milk: Officials
The California Department of Public Health warned consumers on Sunday to avoid consuming any from the same lot of raw milk.
1 month ago
1 month ago
Could bird flu strain the US public health system as seasonal influenza ramps up?
As seasonal influenza ramps up, and with bird flu continuing to circulate, some experts are worried there may be a strain on the public health system.
1 month ago
1 month ago
Why you may be shelling out more money on eggs: Bird flu spikes dwindle supply
Spike in bird flu cases impacts egg supply and drives up prices ahead of holidays and into 2025.
1 month ago
1 month ago
CDC updates recommendations for bird flu testing, treatment for workers
The CDC said Thursday it is updating its recommendations for testing, treatment and protection for workers who may be exposed animals infected with bird flu.
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2 months ago
Bird flu cases rise to 31 in US, still no evidence of person-to-person spread: CDC
The number of bird flu cases has risen to 31 in the U.S. but there is no evidence of person-to-person transmission, the CDC said in a press conference on Thursday.
2 months ago
3 months ago
US provides $72M to vaccine manufacturers to advance bird flu shot preparedness
There are currently no recommendations for anyone to be vaccinated against bird flu and federal health officials note this is being done out of "an abundance of caution."
3 months ago
3 months ago
Missouri sees 1st positive bird flu case without known animal contact
This brings the national total of human bird flu cases to 14 so far this year.
3 months ago
3 months ago
Missouri reports 1st human case of bird flu in the state
An adult with underlying medical conditions was hospitalized on Aug. 22 and has since recovered, the Missouri health department said.
3 months ago
5 months ago
New initiative launched by WHO to develop mRNA bird flu vaccines
The World Health Organization launched an initiative on Monday to help accelerate the development of a human bird flu vaccine using mRNA technology.
5 months ago
5 months ago
What is bird flu?
What to know about the avian flu and the risk to humans.
5 months ago
5 months ago
Finland is offering farmworkers bird flu shots. Some experts say the US should, too
Finland is offering farmworkers bird flu shots. But, even with a stockpile of bird flu vaccinations, the U.S. government is not offering them to those at high risk.
5 months ago
6 months ago
4th human case of bird flu linked to dairy cow outbreak: CDC
The CDC confirmed the fourth human case of bird flu linked to the current dairy cow outbreak on Wednesday in a dairy worker in Colorado.
6 months ago
6 months ago
Nation's milk supply safe amid bird flu outbreak
Officials say results from a new study confirm pasteurization is effective in inactivating the virus.
6 months ago
6 months ago
Bird flu cases spark new concerns
ABC News’ Trevor Ault shares the latest on the growing concerns over bird flu in the country.
6 months ago
6 months ago
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.
6 months ago
6 months ago
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.
6 months ago
6 months ago
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.
6 months ago
7 months ago
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.
7 months ago
7 months ago
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.
7 months ago
7 months ago
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.
7 months ago
7 months ago
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.
7 months ago
7 months ago
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.
7 months ago
7 months ago
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.
7 months ago
7 months 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.
7 months ago
7 months ago
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.
7 months ago
7 months ago
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.
7 months ago