Austin, Avian influenza

Bird flu has reached Austin's wildlife. Here's what you need to know
Avian Influenza has been detected in wild birds in Austin, local health authorities announced Wednesday.
Austin ducks dying due to avian Flu, TPWD says
Tests done by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department confirmed the disease was found in multiple ducks recovered at the shopping center.
Nation’s first ‘severe’ avian flu patient dies in Louisiana
The Louisiana patient who contracted what officials said was the nation’s first “severe” case of avian influenza has died, the state health department said Monday. The person who contracted the H5N1 strain of highly pathogenic bird flu in southwest Louisiana had been hospitalized since mid-December.
Health advisory issued as wild bird in North Austin tests positive for bird flu
A dead wild bird found in North Austin this month has tested positive for bird flu, Austin Public Health and the Texas Department of State Health Services confirm. Austin Public Health has issued a public health advisory to remind people who work with or have contact with wild birds,
Texas officials say dead birds found in early January tested positive for bird flu
Texas officials on Wednesday confirmed several dead birds that were discovered earlier this month near Austin tested positive for bird flu.
Bird flu in Northwest Austin
New details were released about a flock of ducks that died from the bird flu in Northwest Austin. George W. Bush gave fellow former president Barack Obama a friendly belly tap at the Jan. 9 funeral of Jimmy Carter,
Bird flu confirmed in Austin as authorities warn public to stay cautious
Bird flu has been detected in Travis County, Austin Public Health confirmed on Wednesday. Local public health officials say the state health department confirmed the H5N1 virus was detected in a wild bird that was found dead in North Austin this month.
Where are the eggs in Brevard? Is this related to Avian Bird Flu?
Currently, egg prices in Brevard County range from $3.50 to $7.50 per dozen, depending on the store and the type of eggs. "We ...
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First death linked to avian flu in the United States
The death comes at a time when the H5N1 virus has recently undergone an unusual mutation that is causing concern to the World ...
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As avian flu hits Minnesota's wild birds, here's what to watch for and how to help
Bird flu, or avian influenza is now sickening wild birds. As a result, the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota is ...
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Avian bird flu continues to have local impact
Avian influenza (bird flu) is impacting wild birds worldwide and causing outbreaks in U.S. poultry and dairy cows, with human ...
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First Fatal Avian Flu Case in U.S. Claims Life in Louisiana, Elderly Patient Falls Prey to H5N1 Strain
First US death from H5N1 avian influenza confirmed by Louisiana Department of Health in an individual with pre-existing ...
Pa. farmers worry that avian flu will hit their flocks: ‘The risk is absolutely there’
Farmers are being urged to remain vigilant, especially after the virus was detected in snow geese in the state.
Egg prices soar, supply declines in Reno markets due to avian flu
The price of eggs has skyrocketed -- if eggs are even available -- at some Reno grocers as avian flu continues to cause ...
Bird flu cases surging in southern Minnesota, DNR says
Hundreds of Canadian geese have been found dead this winter in Owatonna, Albert Lea, Waseca and other southern Minnesota ...
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B.C. teen with avian flu discharged after weeks in hospital
BC Children’s Hospital says a 13-year-old girl with avian flu was discharged Tuesday after weeks in hospital. The patient was ...