MEDICINE & HEALTHCalifornia declares emergency as avian flu spreads in dairy herds, wildlife, and humans, prompting urgent containment and public health measures.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued an update on the H5N2 bird flu strain, which caused the death of a man in Mexico. Check this article to find out more.
Particles of bird flu have also been detected in some pasteurized milk samples, although the USFDA says this is still safe to consume. Read to learn more.
Scientists have confirmed the first recorded case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in brown skua birds in Antarctica. Learn more about it in this article.
Sowerby's beaked whales tend to spend their time on the North Atlantic's continental shelf, making it rare for them to make appearances or get stranded in shallow waters. Read to learn more.
Thousands of sea lions, penguins, otters, and small cetaceans washed up ashore in Chile due to the bird flu outbreak. Read the article to learn more about what happened to these marine animals.
The virus descended from a type of avian influenza that infected dogs in 2006 in which a study shows it can spill over to humans. Read the article to learn more information.
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) reports H5N1 avian influenza infections in mammals, including skunks, bears, a raccoon, and a red fox. Read the article to learn more details.
After avian flu hit a farm in Peru, more than 37,000 different birds were slaughtered to prevent the virus from spreading. Find out more about the outbreak in Peru.
Wildlife experts are looking for swans with symptoms of avian influenza in Norfolks Broads, wherein 35 carcasses of birds are found. Read the article to know more details.
Following outbreaks of Bird Flu in September, all poultry in Norfolk, Suffolk, and parts of Essex are told to be kept indoors. Read to know more about this.