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California declared an emergency over bird flu. How serious is the situation?

California officials have declared a state of emergency over the spread of bird flu, which is tearing through dairy cows in that state and causing sporadic illnesses in people in the U.S. That ...

ABC News - 13h

First Severe Human Case of Bird Flu is Found; California Declares Health Emergency

A Louisiana resident is hospitalized with a serious case of the H5N1 virus, a development that pushes California to intensify monitoring and response efforts should the epidemic worsen. At least 60 ...

Inc. - 16h

California Declares an Emergency Over Bird Flu in Cattle

Officials have discovered the virus in 645 dairy herds, more than in any other state so far.

The New York Times - 1d

Bird flu: Louisiana patient is first severe case and California declares emergency

Health officials have confirmed the first case of severe illness in the U.S. caused by bird flu

ABC News - 1d

CDC Confirms First US Case of Severe Bird Flu

This is the first case of H5N1 in the US this year that has sent a patient to the hospital.

Wired - 1d

Details on severe human case of bird flu in Louisiana

The CDC says a person in Louisiana has the first severe bird flu case in the U.S. with officials saying the patient had exposure to sick and dead birds in backyard flocks. CBS News investigative ...

CBS News - 9h

What to know about California's bird flu emergency

California declared a state of emergency this week over the spread of bird flu in the state as the virus continues to be detected among the state's cattle herds. California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) ...

The Hill - 10h

Why California declared a state of emergency over bird flu

The virus has spread for years in wild birds and commercial poultry, and was detected for the first time in US dairy cattle in March. California officials have declared a state of emergency over ...

The Guardian - 11h

California declares emergency after severe U.S. case of H5N1 bird flu

A Louisiana patient is critically ill with severe respiratory symptoms from H5N1 bird flu, marking the 61st U.S. human case this year. California has declared a state of emergency. CBS News medical ...

CBS News - 14h

Bird flu sweeps through zoos with ‘grave implications’ for endangered animals

Call for additional precautions as captive species including lions, tigers and cheetahs are killed by virus. Dozens of rare animals including tigers, lions and cheetahs are dying as bird flu ...

The Guardian - 17h

CDC reports first severe human case of bird flu in U.S.

The CDC said a person in Louisiana has become the first to be hospitalized with a severe case of bird flu. The CDC said the patient got bird flu from a backyard flock of birds, but said the risk to ...

NBC News - 1d

What to Know About Bird Flu Risk After California’s Emergency Declaration

California has declared a state of emergency over the virus. We asked experts how concerned they are.

The New York Times - 1d

Health Care — California declares emergency over bird flu

Presented by PBM Accountability Project — The Golden State has the highest number of confirmed infections {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story California declares emergency over bird ...

The Hill - 1d

U.S. reports first severe human case of bird flu, in a patient hospitalized in Louisiana

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed the first severe case of bird flu in a human. The patient is hospitalized in Louisiana.

NBC News - 1d

California declares state of emergency over bird flu

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) declared a state of emergency Wednesday in response to detection of bird flu in dairy cows, stating this action will streamline the state's response. Newsom's ...

The Hill - 1d

CDC confirms first severe bird flu case in the U.S.

A person in Louisiana has the first severe illness caused by bird flu in the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Wednesday.

CBS News - 1d

CDC confirms first case of severe bird flu

A hospitalized patient in Louisiana is the first confirmed severe case of bird flu in the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Wednesday. The case was confirmed ...

The Hill - 1d

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.

ABC News - 1d

Bird flu is a real pandemic threat. Are we prepared for the worst? | Devi Sridhar

A strain now circulating in dairy cows appears to carry little risk for humans at present, but we need to develop an effective strategy before it mutates. As usual, I’m back with cheery topics to ...

The Guardian - 3d

Two more cases of bird flu in humans reported in California

Both occurred in farmworkers with exposure to infected animals, and are amid 34 confirmed cases across state. Two cases of bird flu have been reported in California’s San Joaquin county, according ...

The Guardian - 5d

Mega-Farms Are Driving the Threat of Bird Flu

In the West, where herds of thousands of cattle are common, researchers are seeing cases rise at poultry and dairy operations. More than 50 workers have contracted the virus.

Wired - 5d

Patient hospitalized with possible bird flu infection in Louisiana

A person in Louisiana is hospitalized with what may be the state’s first case of bird flu, state health officials said Friday.

NBC News - 6d

For Wild Animals, the Bird Flu Disaster Is Already Here

Scientists are concerned that the H5N1 virus could set off another human pandemic. But it is already putting species under pressure in the wild.

The New York Times - 6d

Biden administration has no current plans to authorize a bird flu vaccine for humans

Biden administration officials said Wednesday they have no current plans to authorize a stockpiled bird flu vaccine, despite an escalating outbreak among livestock in the U.S. and at least 58 human ...

NBC News - Dec. 11

Could Cats Become a Vector for Bird Flu?

A new study highlights the need for public health officials to ramp up bird flu surveillance in our feline companions.

The New York Times - Dec. 11

Raw and unpasteurized milk must test for bird flu, USDA mandates

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued a national mandate requiring raw and unpasteurized milk be tested for bird flu. Dr. William Schaffner, professor of preventive medicine at Vanderbilt ...

CBS News - Dec. 10

USDA Will Begin Mandatory Milk Testing for Bird Flu

Bird flu has been seen in more than 500 dairy herds in California and 700 across the country.

Inc. - Dec. 8

Is Milk Safe? Your Questions About Bird Flu and Dairy, Answered

Federal officials will soon begin testing the country’s milk supply for the virus. Here’s what to know.

The New York Times - Dec. 7

USDA orders nationwide testing of milk for bird flu to halt the virus

The U.S. government has ordered testing of the nation’s milk supply for bird flu to better monitor the spread of the virus in dairy cows

ABC News - Dec. 6

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.

ABC News - Dec. 6

Agriculture Department to Require Testing of U.S. Milk Supply for Bird Flu Virus

New federal rules call for testing unpasteurized milk from dairy processors and for farm owners to provide details that would help officials identify and track cases more easily.

The New York Times - Dec. 6

Agriculture Department orders testing of the nation's milk supply for bird flu

ABC News - Dec. 6

USDA orders testing of milk for bird flu

The national milk supply must be tested for bird flu under a federal order announced Friday by the U.S.

NBC News - Dec. 6

USDA requires bulk testing of raw milk supply for bird flu virus

The nation’s milk supply must be tested for the bird flu virus H5N1 under a new order announced Friday by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The rules require unpasteurized milk samples ...

The Hill - Dec. 6

US agriculture officials mandate testing of milk supply for bird flu

USDA will test raw milk in attempt to stop spread of virus as more than 700 dairy herds infected since March. America’s national milk supply must be tested for the bird flu virus under a new ...

The Guardian - Dec. 6