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Germany reports rare outbreak of H7N5 bird flu near Dutch border
Germany reported a rare outbreak of highly pathogenic H7N5 bird flu on a farm in the western part of the country.
Published on Jul 04, 2024 10:25 PM IST
Reuters |
Bird flu spreads to cats and dogs as infections jump to mammals in 31 states
Zoonotic transmission of avian influenza in the U.S. prompts worry as virus reaches cats and dogs in multiple states.
Published on Jun 23, 2024 12:35 PM IST
Aditi Srivastava
Bird flu? Swine flu? A guide to H5N1 viruses and beyond
Ever been confused by the names for bird flu, swine flu, Spanish flu H1N1 and the rest? Here’s what the numbers mean.
Published on Jun 18, 2024 04:58 PM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das
WHO confirms human case of bird flu in India
A case of human infection with bird flu caused by the H9N2 virus was detected in a four-year-old child in West Bengal, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday.
Updated on Jun 12, 2024 08:44 AM IST
Rhythma Kaul, New Delhi
US scientists to research possible respiratory spread of bird flu in cows
U.S. federal and state agencies are planning research into potential respiratory spread of bird flu among dairy cattle.
Published on Jun 07, 2024 11:18 PM IST
Reuters | | Posted by Shweta Kukreti
World's first bird flu human death recorded in Mexico, WHO confirms: Symptoms
59-year-old in Mexico dies from avian influenza A (H5N2), marking the first human case of the virus.
Updated on Jun 06, 2024 03:21 AM IST
Aditi Srivastava
US reports 2nd human case of bird flu linked to dairy cow outbreak. Details
The first case of the virus was reported in March this year in a dairy worker from Texas.
Published on May 23, 2024 11:23 AM IST
US relaxes regulations for labs handling bird flu samples to ease virus response
US has temporarily relaxed strict guidelines on how public health laboratories and healthcare facilities store and transport H5N1 bird flu samples'
Published on May 15, 2024 02:41 AM IST
Reuters |
Vaccine stockpile could help in battling bird flu
H5N1 is potentially a far more serious threat than Covid-19. While it is too early to ring the alarm, it would be foolish to not be prepared
Published on May 11, 2024 10:10 PM IST
US officials warn dairy workers amid bird flu spread in cows: ‘Use protection’
Dairy workers urged to take precautions against H5N1 bird flu
Published on May 04, 2024 11:53 AM IST
US senators push for bird-flu response as FDA reports milk findings
HEALTH-BIRDFLU-USA-MILK:US senators push for bird-flu response as FDA reports milk findings
Published on Apr 27, 2024 02:27 AM IST
Reuters |
US senators push for bird-flu response as FDA reports milk findings
HEALTH-BIRDFLU/USA-MILK (UPDATE 4, PIX):UPDATE 4-US senators push for bird-flu response as FDA reports milk findings
Published on Apr 27, 2024 02:27 AM IST
Reuters |
Why Kerala’s Alappuzha experiences yearly outbreaks of avian influenza
Facilities to test and confirm the virus locally are needed in Alapuzha because the pandemic has become an annual occurrence.
Published on Apr 26, 2024 11:07 PM IST
Bird flu outbreak: Can people catch infection from milk and eggs? Expert take
With recent bird flu outbreaks, many wonder if everyday food items like milk and eggs pose a transmission risk. Here's what experts say.
Published on Apr 22, 2024 01:37 PM IST
Parmita Uniyal, New Delhi
Bird flu outbreak in Kerala: Should you be concerned? Symptoms, prevention tips
In the light of recent spread of infection among ducks in Kerala, it is important to know about the symptoms, and prevention of the disease.
Published on Apr 18, 2024 02:11 PM IST
Parmita Uniyal, New Delhi
Bird flu reported in Kerala's Alapuzzha. How to stay safe?
Bird flu was confirmed in ducks reared in two areas of Alappuzha district of Kerala.
Published on Apr 18, 2024 11:01 AM IST
‘100 times worse than Covid pandemic’: Experts on risk of H5N1 bird flu outbreak
Experts raised concerns over the threat of a new pandemic during a recent briefing where researchers discussed the H5N1 strain of bird flu.
Published on Apr 05, 2024 07:57 AM IST
Avian Flu threat grows: Second human case confirmed in U.S., first in Texas
Texas reports first case of highly pathogenic Avian Flu in humans, CDC assures safety of dairy products
Published on Apr 02, 2024 08:40 AM IST
Aditi Srivastava
Avian flu found in Mammals raise concerns in US states; all you need to know
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) confirmed that Washington, Kentucky and Montana have reported bird flu cases in mammals this year.
Updated on Mar 10, 2024 06:48 PM IST
What is Avian flu that's wreaking havoc in California? Symptoms and treatment
Avian influenza, is a respiratory disease caused by a specific type of flu virus. It primarily affects birds but can also infect humans.
Published on Jan 28, 2024 09:29 AM IST
Aditi Srivastava
Avian flu wreaks havoc in California, poultry industry takes an existential hit
Avian flu is back at it, and once again it's taken a toll on the ‘Egg Basket of the World’. Experts advise Californian farm owners to take adequate measures.
Published on Jan 27, 2024 10:13 PM IST
France orders 3rd shot of bird flu vaccination, citing 'new scientific evidence'
France Bird Flu: France had raised the risk level of bird flu to 'high' from 'moderate'.
Updated on Dec 06, 2023 04:07 PM IST
Reuters |
France reports bird flu on turkey farm as disease spreads in Europe
Europe Bird Flu: France had raised its alert level for bird flu to moderate from negligible.
Published on Nov 28, 2023 02:42 PM IST
Reuters |
Poland, EU's biggest poultry producer, reports bird flu outbreak
The outbreak was found in a backyard with 80 domestic birds, the Paris-based body said.
Updated on Oct 17, 2023 03:52 PM IST
Reuters |
Deadly bird flu reappears in US commercial poultry flocks
The outbreaks are the first reported among commercial flocks in the US since the disease struck two turkey farms in the Dakotas in April.
Published on Oct 11, 2023 06:17 AM IST
AP |
France vaccinates millions of ducks against bird flu: ‘High pressure from virus’
France Bird Flu: The two-jab course for ducklings -- starting at 10 days old -- is obligatory in farms raising more than 250 birds from October.
Published on Oct 02, 2023 02:59 PM IST
AFP |
Russia reports outbreak of H5N1 bird flu on poultry farm
Bird Flu In Russia: The outbreak detected in the Republic of Tatarstan killed 17,800 of a flock of 195,503 birds.
Published on Aug 30, 2023 09:00 PM IST
Reuters |
Increased human infection risk? Bird flu kills scores of sea lions in Argentina
Bird Flu In Argentina: Argentina animal health authorities recently reported dead sea lions in several locations along country's Atlantic coast.
Published on Aug 30, 2023 08:28 PM IST
Bird flu kills cats in Poland and WHO's warning. What’s happening?
The flu strain found in birds could combine with one that is able to circulate in humans.
Published on Jul 18, 2023 09:20 AM IST
Bird flu might infect humans ‘more easily’, UN agencies warns: What it means
Bird Flu Outbreak: Only about six cases in people had close contact with infected birds as per World Health Organization.
Published on Jul 13, 2023 11:54 AM IST