People warned to stay away from sick, dead birds, protect pets as avian flu numbers keep climbing
As the number of avian flu cases across the United States continues to soar, local agencies are warning people to stay away from wild birds that appear to be sick and to keep their pets away from
Pennsylvania Game Commission: 200 birds dead from suspected avian flu, others sick
Around 200 birds that were found dead in two areas of Pennsylvania are suspected to have been killed by avian influenza (AI), according to the Pennsylvania Game Commission. According to a report, dead snow geese were collected from two sites,
First US bird flu death reported in Louisiana, 65-yr-old man ‘was in contact with sick, dead birds’
The first U.S. death from bird flu has occurred in Louisiana, involving a person over 65 with preexisting health conditions.
World Animal Health Body Urges Tighter Bird Flu Controls After US Death
More should be done to control the spread of bird flu among animals to avoid more cases in humans, the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) said on Wednesday, following the first death of a patient from the virus in the United States.
Bird flu risk remains low after first US death, WHO says
The risk to the general population from H5N1 bird flu remains low, a World Health Organization spokesperson said on Tuesday, following the first death of a patient from the virus in the United States.
First human death from bird flu reported in U.S., but officials say health risk to public remains low
The patient in Louisiana was older than 65 and was reported to have had underlying medical conditions, health officials said.
Vaccine makers’ shares jump after bird flu death in US
Shares in vaccine developers jumped on Tuesday after the US reported its first human death from the H5 strain of bird flu. Moderna’s stock rose 6 per cent, Novavax gained more than 12 per cent and CureVac’s shares advanced 10 per cent.
Swans found dead at Mather Regional Park test positive for avian flu
About a month after dozens of swans were found dead in Mather Regional Park, testing on the birds found that they were ...
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Dead waterfowl in Richland, 8 other Ohio counties suspected to have avian flu
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife is testing samples from multiple dead wild birds for the ...
Alloa locals baffled over mysterious discovery of decapitated birds in small town
Residents on a street in Alloa, Clackmaanshire, were flummoxed by a flock of falling 'decapitated' birds last week in what ...
Five arrested in Delano rooster fighting raid as deputies uncover live and dead birds
Five people were arrested after Tulare County Sheriff's Office deputies found live and dead birds during a call of possible ...
Swans found dead at Sacramento County park were infected with bird flu
MATHER — Wildlife officials confirmed that the swans found dead at Mather Regional Park in Sacramento County in November were ...
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Local dead birds ‘presumed positive’ for avian flu
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Some dead birds in the Miami Valley are now being “presumed positive” for highly pathogenic avian influenza. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources reported Friday ...
4 Million Dead: “Warm Blob” Disaster Causes Catastrophic Loss
The "warm blob" marine heat wave has resulted in the death of 4 million common murres in Alaska, with the population not ...
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Many birds found dead at Kistareddypet lake
HYDERABAD: In an alarming instance, which is raising concerns about heavy water pollution, many birds of various species, ...
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Yes, pets can get bird flu from eating raw food
However, one patient in Louisiana has recently suffered severe illness after coming in contact with sick and dead birds in a backyard flock, according to the Associated Press. Several pet cats ...