Bird Flu in Brazil: 6-month Health Emergency Declared
After the detection of several avian flu cases, a six-month health emergency has been declared by the Brazilian government.
While seven of these cases were found in Espirito Santo state, Rio de Janeiro state has reported one, the BBC ...
New Mutation in Bird Flu Virus: An Emerging Threat to Human Health
Is bird flu the next human outbreak? New mutations in the avian influenza virus H5N1 infected a man in Chile recently. Scientists warn that the newly identified mutation in the bird flu virus may pose a huge threat to human health.
Is H5N1 ...
First Death from Avian Influenza Virus Reported
First mortality case linked to avian influenza A (H3N8) virus has been reported by China, revealed the World Health Organisation.
China, on March 27, notified the WHO of a H3N8 virus infection in a 56-year-old woman.
The woman from ...
Human Bird Flu Case Confirmed in Chinese Woman
A 53-year-old woman from Jiangsu province (China) has contracted bird flu, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The woman's symptoms began on January 31, and she was hospitalized on February 4. Epstein said China informed the WHO about ...
Israel Detects Bird Flu
In southern Israel, the pathogenic bird flu has been detected in two turkey farms, said Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.
Bird Flu in Israel
In response, the Ministry quarantined all coops within 10 km of the outbreak and ...
Bird Flu H5N1 Spreads to Foxes
In the United States, four red baby foxes died due to the devastating bird flu H5N1 detected in wild mammals.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirmed that three red fox kits died from highly pathogenic avian influenza. ...
First Human Case of Bird Flu Reported in United States
The first known human case of H5 bird flu in a person has been reported in Colorado, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced.
The patient reported fatigue for a few days as the only symptom and has since recovered.
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Experts Say Bird Flu Unlikely to Spread in India
In India, bird flu has resurfaced with cases from Maharashtra's Thane and Palghar regions. However, an expert said that the disease is unlikely to spread majorly in the country.
Talking to IANS, Adil Amin from the Department of Medicine, Ram ...
Human Cases of Bird Flu Detected in China
Two new human cases of bird flu have been detected in China. The Hong Kong Health department, in a statement this week, said two people in mainland China are in a "critical condition" in hospital after contracting H5N6 avian influenza, The Telegraph ...
Extreme Levels Of Bird Flu Cases in South Korea
A new case of highly pathogenic avian influenza was reported at a duck farm in South Korea, as revealed by sources.
The latest case was reported at the farm raising around 25,000 ducks in Buan county, 280 kilometers south of Seoul in North ...
Human Case of Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) Reported in UK
In the South West of England, a person has contracted avian influenza. Avian influenza, also known as bird flu, is a type of influenza that spreads among birds.
According to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), the person acquired the ...
Another Suspected Bird Flu Case Reported in South Korea
At a duck farm in South Korea, another suspected case of highly pathogenic avian influenza has been reported.
According to the ministry, the latest case was reported at the farm raising about 10,000 ducks in Busan, 280 km south of Seoul, ...
Suspected Bird Flu Cases in South Korea
In South Korea suspected bird flu cases at a local farm have been detected.
The suspected cases of the avian influenza were discovered at an egg farm in Cheonan, 92 km south of Seoul, according to the government’s avian influenza response ...
Bird Flu Prevention Zone Declared Across UK, Say Sources
Across the United Kingdom, an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) has been declared, legally requiring bird keepers to "take a range of biosecurity precautions."
"Avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed in birds at a premises in the ...
