New Bird Flu Strain Detected in U.S.

New strain of bird flu found in California: Current status in maps
The newly reported H5N9 strain was found Monday at a duck farm in Merced County, California, according to the World Organization for Animal Health. The Paris-based organization that studies animal diseases said it's the first verified U.S. case of H5N9 in poultry. The organization said the more common strain H5N1 was also found.
H5N9 bird flu outbreak: New virus strain detected on California farm
The H5N9 strain of avian influenza is much more rare than the H5N1 which has been responsible for most of the reported human cases and the first human death.
Low levels of bird flu detected in wastewater samples on Kauaʻi
A detection in a sample collected on Dec. 11 was so low that it wasn’t considered a positive. Samples collected on Dec. 18 and Jan. 8 also had similar low detections.
New Bird Flu Strain Detected in the U.S.
By India Edwards HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Jan. 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- A new strain of bird flu, H5N9, has been detected for the first time in the United States, raising concerns about how it continues to spread.
Deadly bird flu strain threatens US food supply
Learn about the new H5N9 bird flu strain in the US, its impact on food safety and prices, plus expert advice on protecting yourself from avian influenza.
Scientists Confirm a New Strain of Bird Flu Has Emerged in The US
A new strain of bird flu has been confirmed at a duck farm in California, the first time the variant has been discovered in poultry in the United States, an international agency said.
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Avian Influenza Precautions Issued by Multiple Agencies
State agencies are issuing avian influenza (HPAI) precautions after detection of the virus in locations they manage. Although the chance of encountering a diseased animal—even less of catching or ...
Bird flu almost killed this teen. It’s a cautionary tale for Trump officials.
The case of the Canadian teen and the death of a Louisiana man are stark reminders of bird flu’s capacity to ignite serious ...
US Reports First Outbreak of H5N9 Bird Flu in Poultry
PARIS (Reuters) -The United States has reported its first outbreak of H5N9 bird flu in poultry on a duck farm in California, ...
Bird flu case confirmed in domestic cat in New Orleans
The state of Louisiana identified a case of a domestic cat with bird flu in New Orleans, according to a spokesperson from the ...
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How deadly is bird flu in humans? What we know as US confirms 1st death
On Jan. 6, state health officials confirmed that a person in Louisiana died after being hospitalized with a severe case of ...
Worrying bird flu spike as whole of England put in 'prevention zone' - what it means
The avian influenza prevention zone (AIPZ) is being extended to mitigate the risk of further outbreaks of the disease ...
Michigan geese, angry owner change protocol for killing flock exposed to bird flu
A Michigan animal sanctuary owner alleged state authorities were inhumane when they culled her birds. She changed the state's H5N1 depopulation code.
What to know about bird flu in Connecticut amid poultry deaths, egg shortages
Bird flu has sickened several dozen people around the U.S. and left one person dead while egg price hikes and shortages have ...
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Cats can catch bird flu, but can they pass it to humans? Here's what we know.
"Cats (domestic and large felids) in particular can experience severe illness or death from infection with H5N1. Dogs can also contract H5N1, although they usually exhibit mild clinical signs and low ...
2nd-largest egg producer in US confirms bird flu outbreak
One of the top egg producers in the U.S. confirmed that a farm tested positive for cases of bird flu over the weekend, the ...