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Could the Bird Flu Become Airborne?

Scientists were slow to recognize that Covid spreads through the air. Some are now trying to get ahead of the bird flu.

The New York Times - 9h

Could the Bird Flu Become Airborne?

Scientists were slow to recognize that Covid spreads through the air. Some are now trying to get ahead of the bird flu.

The New York Times - 9h

As bird flu ravages poultry industry, the damage spreads

After the current strain of bird flu, H5N1, reached the U.S. in 2022, more than 148 million birds have been euthanized. What is the outbreak's potential impacts on humans, the poultry industry, egg ...

CBS News - 1d

The impact from bird flu spreads

After H5N1, the current strain of bird flu, reached the United States in 2022, more than 148 million chickens, turkeys and other farm birds have been euthanized. Since last year, when the virus ...

CBS News - 1d

Bird flu now 'widespread' among this state's birds

Bird flu appears to be widespread in Massachusetts, state health and environmental officials said Wednesday.

ABC News - 4d

Bird Flu Enters a New Phase, Scientists Say

A pandemic is not inevitable, scientists say. But the outbreak has passed worrisome milestones in recent weeks, including cattle that may have been reinfected.

The New York Times - 5d

Farm worker contracts human case of bird flu

The UK Health Security Agency says cases of bird-to-human transmission were rare.

BBC News - Jan. 27

What We Know About Bird Flu

In recent months, bird flu has started raising red flags among scientists and public health officials. Apoorva Mandavilli, a New York Times reporter who covers infectious diseases, explains why we ...

The New York Times - Jan. 27

Bird flu prevention zone imposed in England

The order, in place from midday on Saturday, comes as cases of bird flu are on the rise.

BBC News - Jan. 25

Trump is becoming the technoking of America

The president is surrounded by the leaders of the richest and most powerful companies in history — but their dominance may yet be checked

Financial Times - Jan. 24

100,000 Ducks to Be Killed After Bird Flu Strikes Long Island Farm

The highly infectious H5N1 strain has caused outbreaks across the country. Now, Long Island’s last duck farm must kill its entire flock and may go out of business, its owner said.

The New York Times - Jan. 23

Airborne Lead and Chlorine Levels Soared as L.A. Wildfires Raged

The findings give new insight into the dangers of urban wildfires that burn plastics and other chemicals in homes and property.

The New York Times - Jan. 20

Georgia Reports First Bird Flu Outbreak in Commercial Flock

The national spread of the disease has alarmed public health officials, who remain concerned it could spread to humans on a large scale.

Inc. - Jan. 20

Moderna Gets $590 Million to Develop Bird Flu Vaccine

The government is working to head off human bird flu infections.

Inc. - Jan. 19

Bird flu detected in commercial poultry flock in Georgia, officials say

Bird flu has been detected in a commercial poultry flock in Georgia for the first time since the current outbreak began in 2022, officials say.

CBS News - Jan. 18

Cull after more bird flu cases identified on farms

Outbreaks of the disease are confirmed at poultry farms in East Yorkshire and in Lincolnshire.

BBC News - Jan. 18

As bird flu concerns grow, scientists race to develop new vaccines

As fears grow of a possible bird flu pandemic in humans, the federal government is pouring more money into the development of new vaccines, including an mRNA shot.

NBC News - Jan. 17

What to know about 'quad-demic' of COVID, flu, RSV and norovirus

The U.S. is seeing a "quad-demic" as cases of COVID-19, flu, RSV and norovirus spread at the same time. Experts said this is what you need to know.

ABC News - Jan. 17

CDC Suggests Quick Bird Flu Testing for Hospitalized Patients

Still, the risk to the general public from bird flu remains low.

Inc. - Jan. 16

CDC urges faster testing to find human bird flu cases

The CDC on Thursday urged labs nationwide to determine within 24 hours of admission whether people hospitalized with the flu have seasonal influenza or are infected with the bird flu that's behind ...

NBC News - Jan. 16

CDC urges hospitals to fast-track bird flu testing

Officials from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend that hospitals speed up testing people who are hospitalized with the flu for H5N1 bird flu. Health care workers in ...

The Hill - Jan. 16

CDC upgrades its advisory on bird flu. Will Moderna’s stock get a boost?

CDC officials say medical professionals are seeing more patients whose illness cannot be traced back to an infected animal or bird.

MarketWatch - Jan. 16

Connor McDavid Becoming An Oilers' Legend

Connor McDavid could find himself behind only Wayne Gretzky in another Edmonton Oilers category.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 15

How to Protect Yourself from Norovirus, COVID-19, Flu and RSV

If you want to avoid seasonal sickness or treat it, here are some tips.

Inc. - Jan. 11

Bird flu outbreak confirmed in Scotland with protection zone in place

A 3km protection zone is in place around a premises in Angus after an outbreak of the H5N1 virus.

BBC News - Jan. 10

Flu cases in England’s hospitals soar after season starts early

NHS data shows mounting pressure from ‘quad-demic’ of viruses

Financial Times - Jan. 9

U.S. to Build New Stockpile of Poulty Bird Flu Vaccine

This bird flu outbreak has killed more than 130 million commercial, backyard and wild birds in all 50 states.

Inc. - Jan. 8

President Biden Becomes a Great-Grandfather

Mr. Biden said his eldest granddaughter, Naomi, gave birth to a baby boy in California.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

What health experts believe will happen with bird flu in 2025

The CDC says the risk of bird flu to the general public is low, but public health experts say they are worried the virus could mutate and become more transmissible.

ABC News - Jan. 8

The Papers: 'Meta reins in fact-checking' and A&E 'flu crisis'

A change in moderation policy by the owner of Facebook and pressures on the NHS lead the papers.

BBC News - Jan. 8

The First US Bird Flu Death Is a Stark Warning

A Louisiana patient is the first person in the United States to die as a result of H5N1 infection. One expert likens what happens next to Russian roulette.

Wired - Jan. 7

Vaccine makers’ shares jump after bird flu death in US

Moderna, Pfizer, CureVac and Novavax register gains as health agency stresses risk to public ‘remains low’

Financial Times - Jan. 7

First U.S. bird flu death reported in Louisiana

A Louisiana resident has died after being hospitalized last month with bird flu. There have been 66 human cases of bird flu reported in the U.S. since the current outbreak started in April. "CBS ...

CBS News - Jan. 7

1st human bird flu death in US reported

The Louisiana Department of Health confirmed the first human bird flu death in the United States on Monday.

ABC News - Jan. 7

Justin Trudeau to Resign, and U.S. Reports First Bird Flu Death

Plus, the Taliban welcome tourists to Afghanistan.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

First bird flu death in U.S. reported in Louisiana

For the first time, bird flu has claimed a human life in the U.S. Louisiana's health department says the patient was over the age of 65 and reportedly had underlying health problems.

CBS News - Jan. 6

First Bird Flu Death in U.S. Reported in Louisiana

The deceased was over 65 and had other medical conditions, state officials said.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

U.S. records its first human bird flu death

The U.S. has recorded its first human death from bird flu, in a patient hospitalized in Louisiana. The case was considered the country’s first severe human H5N1 infection.

NBC News - Jan. 6

Louisiana reports first human death in US from bird flu

Patient was over age 65 and reported to have underlying medical conditions, state health department says. A patient in Louisiana has become the first human in the US to die of bird flu .. The ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

U.S. records first death from bird flu amid growing concerns

A Louisiana patient hospitalized in critical condition with severe bird flu has died, the state health department said Monday, marking the first U.S. death due to the virus. The patient was older ...

The Hill - Jan. 6

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