New Bird Flu Strain Detected in U.S.

Officials: Bird flu spreading in state, but cases still low in Central Mass.
The number of bird flu cases in Central Massachusetts is relatively low, compared to a swath of the state that runs from Greater Boston to Southeastern Massachusetts. That message was delivered Wednesday during a virtual update from state health officials on the highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 virus.
New Bird Flu Strain Detected in the U.S.
By India Edwards HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Jan. 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- A new strain of bird flu, H5N9, has been detected for the first time in the United States, raising concerns about how it continues to spread.
First US case of new bird flu strain found on California duck farm
US officials are investigating the appearance of a strain of bird flu identified in the US for the first time, a worrying sign that the virus is evolving in ways that could make it harder to
Has the bird flu spread across the US? See map as virus continues to wreak havoc
Bird flu cases are still rising in the U.S. as the virus continues to devastate poultry farms. More than 145 million chickens, ducks, turkeys and other fowl have been slaughtered across the United States since the outbreak began in January 2022. As for humans, 67 people have been infected, according to the Centers for Disease Control.
Deadly bird flu strain threatens US food supply
Learn about the new H5N9 bird flu strain in the US, its impact on food safety and prices, plus expert advice on protecting yourself from avian influenza.
UK detects human case of bird flu, says wider risk remains low
British health authorities said on Monday they had detected a case of the H5N1 bird flu in a person in central England but added that the risk to the wider public remained "very low".
Is bird flu in livestock, poultry a global risk to humans?
Second human case of H5N1 bird flu has been deteced in the UK. It is the second symptomatic human case of H5N1 bird flu recorded in the UK, after the first was detected in 2022, the UK Health Security Agency said.
See where bird flu has caused the most devastation in Iowa and across America
The latest data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S, Department of Agriculture show the ...
How are H5N9 and H5N1 different? What to know after California bird flu outbreak
What is H5N9 and how is it different from H5N1? Scientists classify bird flu viruses by which kind of two key proteins are ...
The US Has Bird Flu Vaccines. Here’s Why You Can’t Get One
H5N1 vaccines have been previously licensed, and millions are in the national stockpile. But even with the news of the ...
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Bird flu confirmed in 3 Georgia flocks. What is the danger? Here's what to know
Georgia has reported cases of bird flu in three flocks. Here's a closer look at the virus, where it is, and how dangerous it ...
How big of a problem is bird flu for Kansas people and pets? Here’s what an expert says
Bird flu, also called avian influenza, is a virus that primarily impacts poultry flocks. It is usually passed onto them by ...
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‘Yeah, it’s rough’: 5 bird flu takeaways from Pennsylvania Game Commission update
Confronting a bird flu outbreak in nature presents unique challenges, as infected animals leave a landscape contaminated, Pa.
Second largest egg producer in US confirms bird flu cases at Indiana facility
SEYMOUR, Ind. — One of the largest egg producers in the United States has confirmed cases of bird flu at one of their Indiana ...
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Cats Are Getting Sick And Dying From Bird Flu In The US
At least 14 cats are now sick or dead from the H5N1 bird flu virus in the US, in addition to an unknown number of sanctuary ...