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Flu map: These states are now at CDC's highest activity level

The map of flu activity across the United States continues to darken, both figuratively and literally, as case numbers spike upward in most states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and ...

The Hill - 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 - 1d

Trump's funding freeze creates widespread confusion

The Trump administration's abrupt freeze on nearly all federal grants and loans has created widespread confusion.

NBC News - 2d

Canada subject to widespread political interference, probe says

Report by commission finds several foreign states have tried to destabilise the country

Financial Times - 2d

Trump administration directs widespread pause of federal loans and grants

The Trump administration late Monday directed federal agencies to pause the disbursement of loans and grants while the government conducts a review to ensure spending aligns with President Trump’s ...

The Hill - 2d

Polling reveals Americans' widespread, bipartisan support for Israel

Solid majorities of Republicans, Democrats and independents remain committed to supporting Israel and want the United States to continue supporting the Jewish State.

The Hill - 3d

Farm worker contracts human case of bird flu

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

BBC News - 3d

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 - 3d

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 - 5d

‘Catastrophic’: Great Barrier Reef hit by its most widespread coral bleaching, study finds

More than 40% of individual corals monitored around One Tree Island reef bleached by heat stress and damaged by flesh-eating disease. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get ...

The Guardian - Jan. 21

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

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

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

Heavy snow brings widespread disruption across the UK

Heavy snow and freezing rain have brought widespread disruption across the U.K. with several major airports forced to suspend flights and many roads in the north of England unnavigable

ABC News - Jan. 5

U.S. Government to Award $306 Million for Bird Flu Monitoring

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed 61 human bird flu cases in the U.S. since April.

Inc. - Jan. 3

In severe bird flu cases, the virus can mutate as it lingers in the body

A 13-year-old girl in British Columbia who was hospitalized with bird flu for several weeks late last year harbored a mutated version of the virus, according to a report published this week in the ...

NBC News - Jan. 3

Flu emergency room visits now "very high" nationwide, CDC says

Several Western states are seeing rates worse than last year's peak of flu season.

CBS News - Jan. 3

Hospital flu cases rising at 'very concerning' rate, NHS England warns

The number of people with flu in hospital has quadrupled in the last month, the latest data shows.

BBC News - Jan. 3

Flu season ‘one of the worst’ on record as cases jump in England

NHS data shows number of people in hospital with the illness has quadrupled over past month

Financial Times - Jan. 3

Biden Officials Prepare for Potential Bird Flu Outbreak With Added Money

The administration is committing an additional $306 million toward battling the virus, and will distribute the money before President-elect Donald J. Trump takes office.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

Problems with UK economy data could be widespread, warns lawmaker

Meg Hillier highlights damaging consequences of under-investment in key forecasting systems

Financial Times - Jan. 2

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