Bird flu surges in several US states with reports of new outbreaks: 'Getting worse'
Bird flu continues to spread across the U.S., with new infections in Hawaii and continued human outbreaks in California. Experts discuss the threat to humans and how to prevent infection.
Opinion
The World Is Watching the U.S. Deal With Bird Flu, and It’s Scary
As a virus scientist in South Africa, I’ve been watching with dread as H5N1 bird flu spreads among animals in the United States. The pathogen poses a serious pandemic threat and has been detected in over 500 dairy herds in 15 states — which is probably an undercount.
Bird flu reaches Hawaii, the last state that had escaped it
Officials suspect wild migrating birds are likely to blame for the first known infection of a flock in Hawaii, which had been the last state in the country with no reported cases in poultry or wild birds during the current outbreak.
Outbreak of bird flu strain H5N1 on Cornish farm
A bird flu outbreak has been confirmed at a commercial poultry farm in Cornwall. The government said all poultry on the infected premises - near Rosudgeon, St Ives - would be humanely culled and a 3km (1.
Bird Flu Outbreak: Do Human Cases Mean Future Lockdowns?
With 46 U.S. cases and alarming signs of the virus crossing species, experts warn of unpredictable risks if human-to-human transmission were to emerge.
California Health Department Reports Possible Bird Flu Case in Child
California's public health department on Tuesday reported a possible case of bird flu in a child with mild symptoms. The state said there was no evidence of human-to-human transmission of the virus and that the child's family members tested negative.
Officials confirm bird flu outbreak in Hawaii
Ducks and geese on a backyard farm in Oahu, the state's main island, tested positive for H5N1 last week, which was likely brought to the island by migratory birds.
Flu outbreak hampers USC's preparation for UCLA game
The flu has spread through USC's locker room, but Lincoln Riley downplays the influence it will have against UCLA on Saturday ...
Do I have the flu or E. coli? How to tell the symptoms apart amid E. coli outbreak in WA
E. coli can cause bloody diarrhea, though watery diarrhea can be a sign of E. coli or the flu. Vomiting is more likely an ...
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Opinion: California bird flu outbreak spotlights the risky ways we produce food
As a physician, I am closely following a bird flu outbreak that is hitting our Central Valley dairy farms hard, ...
Human Cases of Bird Flu Confirmed to Be Occurring Undetected in The US
Canada has also just reported its first known case of bird flu in humans, a teenager who is currently in a critical condition ...
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Avian flu outbreak occurs at Wahiawa sanctuary
State officials are urging vigilance after Hawaii’s first detection of H5N1 in a flock of rescued pet geese and ducks in ...
Historic College Football Program Battling Flu 'Outbreak' Before Rivalry Game
Just a few days ago the USC Trojans found their fifth win of the season with an impressive 28-20 victory over the Nebraska ...
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Doctor on E. coli outbreaks, whooping cough, bird flu and mpox
Cases of several dangerous bacterial infections and viruses have been growing around the U.S. CBS News medical contributor Dr ...
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Veterinarian warns Oahu about avian flu after treating infected ducks
A veterinarian on Oahu alerts the state about avian flu after treating the ducks from Susies Ducks in Wahiawa that had to be ...