A suspected outbreak of bird flu that killed up to 15 swans has been discovered at a popular park in Greater Manchester. Emergency services were called to Sale Water Park just before midday on ...

The UK Health Security Agency has issued a warning to people visiting the park and surrounding area.

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

A patient in Washington state has died from H5N5 bird flu, the first known human infection with this virus – but experts say the wider risk remains low.

LONDON, Nov 4 (Reuters) - Britain on Tuesday imposed a mandatory housing measure for birds covering the whole of England, effective Thursday, in a bid to slow the spread of bird flu. The disease is ...

The UK government on Tuesday ordered all poultry in England to be kept inside due to escalating cases of avian influenza. The order takes effect from Thursday. "The new measures mean bird keepers ...

Researchers discovered why bird flu can survive temperatures that stop human flu in its tracks. A key gene, PB1, gives avian viruses the ability to replicate even at fever-level heat. Mice experiments ...

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