CDC, bird flu

CDC Confirms First ‘Severe’ Case of H5N1 Bird Flu in U.S.
The CDC has declared the first “severe” case of H5N1 bird flu in the U.S., according to a press release published Wednesday. The good news? The person who contracted the virus appears to have gotten it from backyard poultry,
At least 1 human case of bird flu reported in Texas in latest US outbreak, CDC says
A person in Louisiana is now hospitalized with a severe case of avian influenza, according to the CDC on Wednesday.
California Declared An Emergency Over Bird Flu. How Serious Is The Situation?
Officials with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stressed that the virus poses low risk to the general public.
What to know about bird flu symptoms as US reports first 'severe' human case
At least 61 people in the US have contracted bird flu amid outbreaks in poultry and dairy cows. What are the symptoms? What to know about highly pathogenic avian influenza, aka, H5N1.
California state agencies address bird flu, emphasize low risk to humans
Health officials say getting your regular flu vaccine is still a good idea to avoid getting sick and confusing it with bird flu.
Overall bird flu risk in California is low, health official says
California health officials are working to limit the effects of a recent spike in bird flu. Dr. Erica Phan with the California Department of Public Health said that the overall risk of bird flu is low.
FOX 10 Phoenix on MSN9d
Doctors explain if Bird Flu is dangerous to humans after Wildlife World Zoo outbreak
An Arizona Department of Health and Safety official weighs in on a recent breakout of bird flu cases throughout the state.
Hawaii Public Radio11d
Here's how avian flu was discovered among rescued birds at a Wahiawā sanctuary
The source of avian flu is believed to be from a backyard bird sanctuary in Wahiawā. The Conversation talked to Susan ...
With government shutdown looming, what happens to bird flu surveillance?
As government agencies prepare for a potential shutdown, questions about a potentially burgeoning H5N1 bird flu pandemic are ...
Hoodline9d
H5 Avian Influenza Detected in Wastewater at Flagstaff Reclamation Plants, Public Risk Assessed as Minimal
H5 avian influenza detected in Coconino County wastewater, no human cases reported; public risk assessed as minimal.
Bird flu detected at wastewater sampling site in Hilo
The Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) has detected H5 avian influenza (bird flu) in a wastewater sample from the Hilo ...
Hawaii Public Radio10d
Avian flu detected in wastewater at Hilo treatment plant
H5 avian influenza, or bird flu, was detected in a sample collected from the Hilo Wastewater Treatment Plant on Dec. 2.
‘It’s spreading’: Avian flu detected on neighbor island for first time
DOH officials said the wastewater sample that had the virus was collected on Dec. 2 at the Hilo Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Is there bird flu in SLO County? What to know as California declares state of emergency
Though California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency Wednesday in response to rising cases of bird flu, San Luis Obispo County appears to be clear of the disease for now. California was ...
ABC 13 Houston on MSN3d
1st positive case of bird flu confirmed in Galveston County, health officials say
The first positive case of Avian Influenza (H5N1) has been confirmed in a bird in Galveston County. Health officials say the risk to humans remains low.
Austin American-Statesman10d
Latest AZ bird flu cases: Maricopa County zoo animals dead, virus also in Coconino County
A white tiger also tested positive but appeared to be responding to treatment. Additionally, wastewater in Coconino County ...
Detroit Free Press8d
5 animals die after bird flu exposure at Arizona zoo; 25 employees exposed to virus
Additionally, on Wednesday health officials in the northeast part of the state said wastewater tested positive for the virus in Coconino County, about 190 miles northeast of the zoo. Poultry slaying ...