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Bird flu reaches Hawaii, the last state that had escaped it

Officials suspect that migratory birds likely spread the H5N1 virus there.

Harris wins Hawaii

Vice President Harris was projected to defeat former President Trump in Hawaii, according to Decision Desk HQ, adding the deep-blue state’s four Electoral College votes to Harris’s column. Hawaii ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Hawaii races to fight spread of invasive rhinoceros beetles

The beetles can kill coconut trees, palms and other tropical crops like kalo and banana, once they bore into them.

Shark bites off surfer’s leg in Hawaii

A 61-year-old man was surfing on Friday morning when a shark bit him, completely severing his leg. A shark bit a Maui surfer on Friday and severed his leg, authorities said.. The man, 61, was ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

Sen. Mazie Hirono wins reelection in Hawaii

Sen. Mazie Hirono (D) has won her reelection bid in the state of Hawaii, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ. Hirono easily defeated her Republican competitor, Bob McDermott. She was ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Is It Covid or the Flu? New Tests Can Check for Both

So when and how should you use them?

Top stories - The New York Times - October 25

Bird flu found in a pig in the U.S. for the first time

The Agriculture Department said a pig in Oregon tested positive for the H5N1 bird flu virus. NBC News’ Berkeley Lovelace Jr. details how it was found and why it is concerning.

H5N1 bird flu virus discovered in pigs

Oregon state and federal officials are investigating positive H5N1 bird flu cases at a farm after the virus was detected in a pig in the U.S. for the first time. USDA National Veterinary Services ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Teen with bird flu in Canada hospitalized in critical condition

A teenager is in critical condition in a British Columbia children’s hospital, sick with Canada’s first presumptive human case of avian influenza.

Bird flu is confirmed in hospitalized Canadian teen

Canadian health officials have confirmed bird flu in a British Columbia teen

Health - ABC News - 5 days ago

Outbreak of bird flu strain H5N1 on Cornish farm

A bird flu outbreak has been confirmed in a commercial poultry farm in Cornwall.

The U.S. Response to Bird Flu is Not Reassuring the World

The U.S. needs to reassure the world it has the outbreak under control.

Top stories - The New York Times - 8 hours ago

This New List Ranks States’ Affordability for Future Retirees. Forget California and Hawaii

How much savings are needed to live comfortably in each of the 50 states? The most expensive places require twice the savings of the most affordable states.

Business - Inc. - October 21

Hawaii sets rules to stop spread of tree-killing coconut rhinoceros beetles

Agriculture board approves regulations, including ban on moving infested soil between islands, to thwart pests. Hawaii is doubling down in its fight against invasive coconut rhinoceros beetles, ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

Snow in Hawaii? Cold air and moisture deliver snow to the state's tallest mountain

Snow fell on Hawaii’s tallest peak this week, briefly turning the mountaintop into a winter wonderland.

WATCH: Baby goat rescued after being stranded for days on a cliff in Hawaii

A baby goat that found itself stuck for days on a cliff in Hawaii has been rescued by a group of volunteers.

American Airlines flight avoids Hawaii mountain in 'expedited climb' after takeoff

An American Airlines flight departing Hawaii was hastily ordered to make an “expedited climb” to avoid crashing into mountainous terrain on Wednesday.

American Airlines pilots told to make 'expedited climb' to avoid Hawaii mountains

American Airlines pilots were told to make an “expedited climb” to avoid crashing into Hawaiian mountains Wednesday, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). An air traffic ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Bird flu suspected in four Washington farm workers, CDC sends team

CHICAGO — The CDC is deploying a team to Washington state to assess the health of farm workers who culled poultry suffering from bird flu after four workers are presumed to have been infected by ...

Bird flu infects four in Washington state; CDC deploys team

Bird flu has possibly infected four agricultural workers in Washington state, according to the Washington State Department of Health. In a press release Sunday, the Washington State Department of ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

As Bird Flu Spreads, Additional Human Infection Is Reported in Missouri

Two household members caught the virus without known exposure to animals. More than 30 human cases have been reported in the United States.

Science - The New York Times - October 24

Bird flu cases rise to 31, but CDC says no person-to-person transmission

The number of people infected with bird flu in the U.S. has risen to at least 31, federal health officials said Thursday, but there is no evidence of human-to-human spread after blood tests ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Limits on testing for bird flu in humans could pose difficulty for containing spread

Tests will soon be available by prescription, but they are only recommended for people in close contact with animals. As the number of people infected with bird flu rises in the US, continued ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

CDC Confirms 2 Bird Flu Cases in Washington State

There have been 31 confirmed human cases.

Business - Inc. - October 24

When will the next COVID, flu surge start? Experts weigh in

October is typically the calm before the storm when it comes to respiratory viruses. But health experts say it's not time to get comfortable. A surge in flu and COVID cases is likely on the way, ...

Politics - The Hill - October 27

H5N1 bird flu found in a pig in the U.S. for the first time

A pig in Oregon has tested positive for the H5N1 bird flu virus, the Agriculture Department said Wednesday.

Do I have COVID, the flu or something else? 2024 symptoms to know.

But what kind of sickness do your symptoms point to? Here's a breakdown for COVID-19, flu and more — and why testing is so important.

CDC calls for expanded bird flu testing among farm workers

Federal officials said Thursday that farmworkers exposed to bird flu should be tested for the virus even if they are not showing any symptoms, especially if they were not wearing the proper ...

Politics - The Hill - November 7

A Canadian teen is in critical condition with what is believed to be bird flu

A Canadian teen is hospitalized in critical condition with what is believed to be bird flu

Health - ABC News - 6 days ago

Teenager in critical condition with Canada’s first human case of bird flu

British Columbia teen had no underlying health conditions and had been exposed to dogs, cats and reptiles, officials say. A teenager is in critical condition in a British Columbia children’s ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Canadian teen in critical condition with suspected case of bird flu

It's not clear how the British Columbia teenager picked up the virus, which has been detected recently in wild birds and poultry in the province, a health official said.

Canadian Teenager Is Country’s First Human Bird Flu Case

A teenager in British Columbia was hospitalized in critical condition with the disease, and officials were working to find out how the person was exposed to the virus.

World - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Now's the perfect time for your flu and COVID shots. Here's why.

If you still haven't gotten your COVID or flu shot, now is the time so you'll stay protected throughout the season, according to doctors.

CDC detects first human bird flu case in Oregon

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that an unnamed individual in Oregon contracted bird flu pathogens in the first case in the state on Friday. The person was linked to ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Poultry infected with bird flu found on commercial farm in England

Poultry on a commercial farm in England have been infected with the bird flu virus

Health - ABC News - Yesterday

Bird flu in Canada may have mutated to become more transmissible to humans

Scientists are racing to understand what a hospitalized teen’s case of bird flu may mean for future outbreaks. The teenager hospitalized with bird flu in British Columbia, Canada , may have a ...

World - The Guardian - 4 hours ago

Canadian Teenager Is Country’s First Human Bird Flu Case

A teenager in British Columbia was hospitalized in critical condition with the disease, and officials were working to find out how the person was exposed to the virus.

Health - The New York Times - 5 days ago

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Hawaii sets rules to stop spread of tree-killing coconut rhinoceros beetles

Snow in Hawaii? Cold air and moisture deliver snow to the state's tallest mountain

WATCH: Baby goat rescued after being stranded for days on a cliff in Hawaii

American Airlines flight avoids Hawaii mountain in 'expedited climb' after takeoff

American Airlines pilots told to make 'expedited climb' to avoid Hawaii mountains

Bird flu suspected in four Washington farm workers, CDC sends team

Bird flu infects four in Washington state; CDC deploys team

As Bird Flu Spreads, Additional Human Infection Is Reported in Missouri

Bird flu cases rise to 31, but CDC says no person-to-person transmission

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H5N1 bird flu found in a pig in the U.S. for the first time

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CDC calls for expanded bird flu testing among farm workers

A Canadian teen is in critical condition with what is believed to be bird flu

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Canadian teen in critical condition with suspected case of bird flu

Canadian Teenager Is Country’s First Human Bird Flu Case

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CDC detects first human bird flu case in Oregon

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