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What is H5N1 virus and why has its spread caused pandemic-like fears
Fears about a fresh pandemic has now risen as the H5N1 virus is reportedly spreading across all 50 states.
Published on May 02, 2025 07:35 AM IST
US prepares for potential pandemic as new virus spreads in all 50 states
US health experts are voicing concerns as the H5N1 avian flu virus rapidly propagates throughout US dairy farms.
Updated on Apr 30, 2025 02:50 PM IST
Global public health risk of bird flu remains low: WHO
The joint assessment of recent influenza A(H5) virus events in animals and people is based on data as of March 1, 2025.
Updated on Apr 18, 2025 02:59 PM IST
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The plot chickens: Why the price of eggs is soaring (in some parts)
Bird flu, politics and a Presidential election are among the factors. But eggs are a trade-off in other ways too. Mridula Ramesh offers some hard-boiled truths.
Published on Apr 04, 2025 04:40 PM IST
2-year-old girl died due to bird flu in Andhra Pradesh: Official
Officials made a visit to the girl’s house on Monday and got confirmation that the girl had eaten a small piece of raw chicken — a possible cause of contracting the disease
Published on Apr 02, 2025 05:31 PM IST
US turns to Brazil for eggs and considers other sources during bird flu outbreak
HEALTH-BIRDFLU/EGGS (PIX):US turns to Brazil for eggs and considers other sources during bird flu outbreak
Updated on Mar 24, 2025 03:31 PM IST
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Survey reveals concerning number of Americans still believe raw milk is healthy
Pasteurisation effectively kills harmful viruses and bacteria in milk. Despite raw milk's popularity, health experts warn of risks, especially for children.
Updated on Mar 24, 2025 02:00 PM IST
H5N1 bird flu in cow milk may resist antivirals: Study reveals
Existing flu antivirals may not work well against H5N1; avoiding raw milk and reducing dairy worker exposure may be the best ways to prevent infection.
Updated on Mar 22, 2025 04:01 PM IST
ANI |
USA asks Lithuania for eggs after Finland and Denmark: ‘Door to door begging’
The US, grappling with an egg shortage, is reaching out to Lithuania for egg exports after Finland declined. The situation has prompted ridicule online.
Updated on Mar 20, 2025 08:16 AM IST
Bird flu in North America: What all to know about the outbreak
More than 12,000 individual birds have tested positive since the virus began spreading, according to the U.S. Agriculture Department.
Published on Mar 18, 2025 11:05 PM IST
AP |
Finland refuses to export eggs to the US, Reddit says ‘Trump diplomacy at play’
The United States has reached out to European nations, including Finland and Denmark, asking if they can export eggs as Americans face surging egg prices
Updated on Mar 17, 2025 07:30 AM IST
US customs seizing more eggs than drugs at Canada border: Report
The US reportedly saw a 36 per cent increase in people attempting to smuggle eggs into the country since October 2024
Updated on Mar 09, 2025 08:42 AM IST
Bird flu: Mass culling in three districts in Karnataka
Bird flu: Mass culling in three districts in Karnataka
Published on Mar 01, 2025 04:58 PM IST
PTI |
Bird flu cases detected in Raichur, Chikkaballapur and Ballari districts
However, no cases of bird flu in humans have been reported in the state so far.
Updated on Feb 28, 2025 03:09 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Anagha Deshpande
MP town reports India's first cases of H5N1 flu in domestic cats
After the cats tested positive for the avian flu, the health authorities in the state had quarantined the owners and monitored them.
Updated on Feb 27, 2025 10:18 PM IST
2 people hospitalised with bird flu in Wyoming and Ohio, CDC confirms
Both the Wyoming and Ohio patients experienced “respiratory and non-respiratory symptoms,” a CDC report said.
Published on Feb 25, 2025 09:21 AM IST
Sumanti Sen
Household cats in danger: Study connects unpasteurized milk to deadly bird flu
Study reveals that exposure to unpasteurized milk to cats can prove to be fatal for them as they start to show fatal bird fly symptoms.
Updated on Feb 21, 2025 01:28 PM IST
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Hundreds could be infected with H5N1 bird flu without symptoms: Are you at risk?
H5N1 bird flu infection in humans? After vets infected without symptoms, alarming new evidence suggests it is more common than we thought!
Published on Feb 20, 2025 01:13 PM IST
AP | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, New York
Karnataka bars poultry vehicles from entering as neighbouring states report bird flu cases
Karnataka has imposed a high alert in its border districts — Belagavi, Bidar, Ballari, and Raichur, officials familiar with the matter said
Published on Feb 20, 2025 06:40 AM IST
Hirekop Rajan Samuel, Belagavi
USDA trying to ‘rectify’ after accidentally firing the bird flu officials
USDA acknowledged the wrongful termination of staff involved in the H5N1 outbreak response and is moving to reinstate them.
Published on Feb 19, 2025 09:25 AM IST
Egg prices in US soar to as high as ₹860 a dozen amid bird flu scare
Bird flu outbreak causes egg prices to soar in US, averaging $4.95 per dozen in January 2025. The price in some areas is as high as $10 ( ₹867.42) a carton.
Updated on Feb 17, 2025 10:40 AM IST
Bird flu confirmed in older Wyoming woman who likely had contact with infected flock at her home
Bird flu confirmed in older Wyoming woman who likely had contact with infected flock at her home
Published on Feb 15, 2025 08:23 PM IST
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Andhra issues alert amid bird flu scare in poultry sector
State agriculture minister K Atchennaidu directed veterinary officers to remain on high alert and ensure that infected birds were properly disposed of
Published on Feb 13, 2025 08:32 AM IST
Second type of bird flu detected in US dairy cows
Second type of bird flu detected in US dairy cows
Published on Feb 06, 2025 06:01 AM IST
AP |
Bird flu outbreak in Chhattisgarh's Raigarh: 17,000 chickens, quails culled
Avian influenza or bird flu was detected at a state-run poultry farm in Chhattisgarh's Raigarh district. 17000 chickens and quails culled.
Updated on Feb 01, 2025 12:43 PM IST
PTI | , Raigarh
Scotland’s chief vet officer confirms bird flu outbreak in Angus
The announcement was made on the Scottish Government’s website on Friday evening.
Published on Jan 11, 2025 04:45 AM IST
PA_Media |
Nagpur zoo halts chicken feed after tigers, leopard die from bird flu
Nagpur’s Maharajbagh Zoo has halted chicken feeding to wild animals after three tigers and a leopard died, likely from avian influenza.
Published on Jan 10, 2025 09:28 AM IST
PTI |
Nagpur: 3 tigers died of avian flu possibly after eating chicken, says minister
3 tigers, leopard died of avian flu in Nagpur possibly after eating chicken: Minister
Updated on Jan 09, 2025 10:48 AM IST
PTI |
US logs first bird flu death in Louisiana; man ‘was in contact with sick birds'
The first U.S. death from bird flu has occurred in Louisiana, involving a person over 65 with preexisting health conditions.
Published on Jan 07, 2025 04:39 PM IST
AP |
US to award $306 million for bird flu monitoring amid spread of virus
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed 61 human cases nationally since April, 2024, mostly in workers on dairy farms
Published on Jan 03, 2025 09:47 PM IST
Reuters |