Bird Flu Outbreak Map Shows States with Most Cases
Newsweek has created a map showing which states have recorded the most human bird flu cases, after the first human case of severe bird flu was confirmed in Louisiana. California, which has declared a state of emergency in response to the current outbreak, has recorded the most cases (34), followed by Washington (11) and then Colorado 10).
U.S. Has First Case of Severe Bird Flu, CDC Confirms in H5N1 Update
The ongoing bird flu outbreak in the U.S. just got a bit more concerning: a person in Louisiana has been hospitalized with the first severe case of infection with the H5N1 avian influenza virus in the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced in a statement issued on Wednesday.
3 New Cases of Possible Bird Flu Reported in Colorado
Three new possible bird flu cases have been reported in Colorado among poultry workers. These workers were handling infected poultry at a farm in northeast Colorado. They exhibited mild symptoms including conjunctivitis, commonly known as pink eye, and typical respiratory infection symptoms.
Bird Flu Update: Map Reveals States Where Cases Rising
Another state has reported a possible case of human bird flu as overall figures rise in the U.S., increasing the risk of a pandemic.
Two ways bird flu could cause a human pandemic
The CDC just confirmed the first case of severe bird flu in the U.S, and California just declared a state of emergency. Experts say it's not too early, or unreasonable, to prepare for the worst.
State veterinarian on bird flu outbreak: 'Utah is looking really, really good'
Utah’s bird flu outbreak is showing a downward trend, according to Utah’s top veterinarian. "I cleared my throat. 'So, I was wondering, why did you bring Maria to the hospital today?' Instantly all three sets of eyes filled with tears.
What Bird Flu Means for Milk
California became the first state to issue a declaration of emergency regarding the avian flu (H5N1). That same day, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed the first severe case of the flu in a human on US soil and outbreaks in cow herds were detected in Southern California.
What to know about bird flu symptoms as US reports first 'severe' human case
A person hospitalized with bird flu in Louisiana is the first "severe" human H5N1 case in the U.S., the CDC says. What to know about bird flu symptoms in humans.
California declares state of emergency over bird flu outbreak
The H5N1 avian influenza virus has been spreading through US dairy cattle herds since March, affecting at least 16 states.
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Colorado dairy farms face calls to keep workers safe as bird flu spreads among cows
California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in response to bird flu that's spreading among the state's dairy ...
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Why the latest bird flu case has experts worried about a potential pandemic
Health officials are alarmed by more than 50 confirmed human cases of a bird flu variant across seven states this year, with a new case confirmed ... The other two most likely sources ...
Could bird flu trigger another pandemic?
The deadly bird flu variant H5N1 is spreading more widely than ever before. In March, the virus began spreading among dairy ...
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The risk of a bird flu pandemic is rising
Human cases in the US are on the rise and the virus is turning up in cows and dairy products. Luckily, we have some vaccines ready to go if needed.