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Bird Flu Suspected in Deaths of Ducks and Wild Birds at N.Y.C. Zoos

Three ducks died of the disease at the Queens Zoo, while three more ducks and nine wild birds that died at the Bronx Zoo were being tested for the virus, according to the parks’ operator.

The New York Times - Feb. 9

Bird flu outbreak has Americans desperate for eggs

Bird flu is causing soaring egg prices that have American consumers stressed out, leading to a rush at stores and thefts. Ali Bauman has more details.

CBS News - Feb. 8

Bird flu confirmed in Nevada dairy worker

A dairy worker in Nevada is the state’s first human case of bird flu after the employee was exposed to infected dairy cattle. In a release Monday, the Central Nevada Health District confirmed the ...

The Hill - Feb. 10

Expert on potential risks of bird flu spreading

As bird flu continues to impact grocery store prices, many are wondering if it's becoming a broader public health threat. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder discusses whether a bird ...

CBS News - Feb. 13

Wyoming woman hospitalized with bird flu virus

An older woman in southeast Wyoming is hospitalized with bird flu, state health department officials said Friday.

NBC News - 3d

Trump administration previews plan for bird flu

Consumers are feeling the pressure at the grocery store as bird flu causes egg prices to skyrocket. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has more on what the Trump administration says ...

CBS News - 3d

How a bird flu pandemic could emerge

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued conditional approval for a bird flu vaccine for use in chickens. There have been at least 68 confirmed cases of bird flu among humans since 2024, ...

CBS News - 2d

Second type of bird flu detected in US dairy cows

Dairy cattle in Nevada have been infected with a new type of bird flu that's different from the version that has spread in herds since last year

ABC News - Feb. 5

New bird flu strain in cows spreads to Nevada dairy worker

The adult patient infected with bird flu has reported only conjunctivitis and no other symptoms.

CBS News - Feb. 10

House cats with bird flu could pose a risk to public health

More than 80 domestic cats have been confirmed to have had bird flu since 2022. Experts say there's a risk that cats could transmit the virus to people in the future.

ABC News - Feb. 10

CDC confirms Nevada dairy worker infected with different bird flu strain

A strain of bird flu spreading among dairy cows in Nevada has infected a dairy worker in the state, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Monday.

NBC News - Feb. 10

Avian flu spread sees 1.8 million farmed birds culled

There have been 33 outbreaks so far on farms, but the risk to humans remains low, the government says.

BBC News - Feb. 12

Bird flu, supply shortages keeping egg prices high

Egg prices are still sky-high as the potential spread of bird flu threatens farms across the nation. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has more.

CBS News - Feb. 12

Egg prices soaring as bird flu spreads across country

Farmers are having to take new measures to protect their flocks as bird flu cases are spreading across the country. NBC News’ Erin McLaughlin shows us how one farmer is keeping his chickens safe, ...

NBC News - Feb. 12

What to know about bird flu in 2025, according to a public health expert

A public health expert breaks down the latest on what to know about bird flu.

CBS News - Feb. 13

Trump's drive to reshape government threatens bird flu response

As avian flu drives egg prices to record levels and increasingly poses a risk to humans, moves by the White House to cut spending and restrict communications have hobbled public health officials’ ...

NBC News - 5d

U.S. bird flu hospitalizations rise to 4 after Ohio discloses case

The bird flu case had respiratory symptoms and has since been released from the hospital.

CBS News - 5d

Tens of thousands of birds being culled over suspected avian flu

An estimated 64,000 birds are being culled after the disease was reported at a business.

BBC News - 4d

House Cats With Bird Flu Could Pose a Risk to Public Health

This is a MedPage Today story. More than 80 domestic cats, among many other types of mammals, have been confirmed to have had bird flu since 2022 -- generally barn cats that lived on dairy ...

ABC News - 3d

CDC data suggests bird flu could be spreading among humans undetected

The latest CDC tracking data on bird flu suggests the virus may be spreading undetected among humans. Dr. Celine Gounder has the latest.

CBS News - 2d

USDA working to rescind terminations for fired officials working on bird flu efforts

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) said it was working to take back the termination notices sent over the weekend to several employees who aid in the federal response efforts to the bird flu ...

The Hill - 1d

USDA says it is trying to rehire bird flu experts it mistakenly fired

USDA said it's trying to rescind the firings this weekend of several employees who had worked on the bird flu.

CBS News - 1d

Agriculture Department tries to rehire fired workers tied to bird flu response

The Agriculture Department is scrambling to rehire several workers it fired as part of President Donald Trump’s broad cuts because they were involved in the government’s response to the ongoing ...

ABC News - 16h

Trump moves hamper bird flu response as egg prices spike

The Trump administration's efforts to impose its will on the federal workforce through mass firings, funding freezes and communication blackouts is hampering the ability of public health ...

The Hill - 8h

Bird flu confirmed in rats for first time, USDA says

The latest bird flu detections come as the U.S. Department of Agriculture is trying to rehire bird flu experts that were fired as part of DOGE cost-cutting efforts.

CBS News - 3h

New York Live Bird Markets Ordered to Close After Bird Flu Is Found

The order affects roughly 80 markets in New York City and in several nearby counties. New Jersey is also asking its live markets to voluntarily clean, disinfect and temporarily close.

The New York Times - Feb. 8

Bird flu case with "flu-like symptoms" reported in Colorado, 1 person hospitalized

The case marks at least the third confirmed bird flu hospitalization in the U.S.

CBS News - 5d

What to know about New York's poultry market shutdowns amid bird flu concerns

New York has announced a temporary shutdown of all live poultry markets as the state attempts to contain the bird flu outbreak. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano reports.

CBS News - Feb. 7

Live poultry markets shuttered after bird flu detected in New York City

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul temporarily shut down some live poultry markets in the state after bird flu was detected during a routine inspection in New York City. Lilia Luciano has details.

CBS News - Feb. 7

New York poultry markets ordered to close temporarily as bird flu concerns spread

The order, signed by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul Hochul on Friday, requires the markets to close for a week as facilities undergo a complete disinfection process.

NBC News - Feb. 9

Bird flu is spreading in cattle, but some states still aren't part of U.S. milk testing

New variants of bird flu are turning up in dairy cattle. But some states still aren't a part of a federal milk supply testing program

NBC News - Feb. 11

Egg prices expected to go even higher due to shortage from bird flu

The Department of Agriculture says egg prices could go up another 20% this year as bird flu outbreaks continue to fuel a supply shortage. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.

CBS News - Feb. 13

Bird flu confirmed in older Wyoming woman who likely had contact with infected flock at her home

Wyoming health department officials say an older woman is hospitalized with bird flu

ABC News - 5d

USDA says it accidentally fired officials working on bird flu and is now trying to rehire them

The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Tuesday said it accidentally fired "several" employees to combat the bird flu and is working to rehire them.

NBC News - 1d

Raw pet food warnings issued in 2 states after cats die of bird flu

Pet owners cautioned after tests confirm Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in two cats living in different households.

CBS News - 22h

With eggs prices at record highs, why isn't the U.S. using a bird flu vaccine in poultry?

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins is expected “in the coming days” to announce a new strategy for fighting the bird flu outbreak.

NBC News - 4h

When will flu season end?

Flu activity remains "very high" in most states, the Centers for Disease Control said this week, as illnesses, emergency room visits and hospitalizations all continue to trend upward.

The Hill - Feb. 8

Flu Cases Are Surging

At least 24 million cases have been reported so far this season — and the virus is still spreading widely.

The New York Times - Feb. 12

Birds of Paradise Glow on Their Mating Parade

The always colorful males light up with biofluorescence, sending off signals.

The New York Times - Feb. 12

Best Bird Feeders With Cameras, Tested and Reviewed (2025)

These bird feeders come with cameras and connected apps to let you see and learn about the birds in your neighborhood.

Wired - Feb. 12

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