“It’s crucial that we monitor bird flu strains to help us prepare for potential outbreaks," said virologist Matt Turnbull.

The country's first-ever H5N5 bird flu case has been confirmed in Washington State, where a resident is hospitalized with a ...

Oregon officials said people should avoid contact with birds that seem sick or are dead to avoid spreading a highly ...

The death from bird flu of a person in Washington is a reminder that avian flu is circulating widely during flu season, ...

Scientists have discovered that avian influenza viruses have a gene that makes them incredibly resistant to heat, rendering ...

A resident of Washington state has died after contracting a rare strain of bird flu previously only reported in animals, ...

Residents are being advised to avoid contact with dead birds, and there's also a warning for cat owners.

A study uncovers the viral gene that lets bird flu beat fever, reshaping surveillance strategies as H5N1 continues to spread.

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation Tuesday after a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza was detected in a commercial turkey flock in Hamilton County -- the state's ninth ...

Last winter, avian flu cases were seen in waterfowl, gulls and birds of prey. The poultry industry was also hit hard. We are concerned that this winter could be even worse. We are entering what’s ...

Bird flu viruses are a particular threat to humans because they can replicate at temperatures higher than a typical fever, ...

The patient is an older adult with underlying health conditions.