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Louisiana person is the first US bird flu death, health officials say

The person who died – who has not been publicly identified but was over the age of 65 – had been hospitalized with severe respiratory symptoms

The Independent UK

Louisiana reports first human death in US from bird flu

Patient was over age 65 and reported to have underlying medical conditions, state health department says

The Guardian - US

Bird Flu Claims First US Victim As Louisiana Man Dies in Hospital

A patient that had been hospitalized with avian influenza, otherwise known as bird flu, has died following a stay in the hospital.

Latin Times

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Number of chickens culled in Japan soars to 1.7m amid bird flu outbreak

Another 50,000 birds to be culled in latest outbreak in northern Iwate region

The Independent UK

Bird flu could merge with seasonal flu to make mutated virus that could spread among humans, CDC warns

The 2024–25 flu shot doesn’t prevent H5N1 bird flu but could play a pivotal role in preventing a pandemic.

Fortune

Biden ramps up bird flu spending as scientists fret about H5N1 response. Here’s what to know

While cases of bird flu in humans have steadily climbed since last fall, health officials maintain the risk to humans is low

The Independent UK

Pet cats in Los Angeles County are catching bird flu from raw food, milk

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has warned that raw pet food products have tested positive for bird flu and sickened pet cats in the area.

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FDA to test raw milk cheese for bird flu

The CDC reported that 66 cases of bird flu in humans have been confirmed nationwide

Salon

Bird flu, brain rot and booze – the health issues you’ll be hearing more about in 2025

Will there be another pandemic, how will the world deal with social media, and is any alcohol good for you, asks Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh

The Guardian - UK

CDC Monitoring Bird Flu Red Flags For Pandemic Potential

CDC monitoring bird flu for potential pandemic, with genetic changes and red flags being closely watched. Public health risk remains low.

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FDA begins testing raw cheese for bird flu

FDA may impose measures ‘such as a recall, follow-up inspection or other possible responses to protect public health’

The Independent UK

Kansas Chicken Deaths Now Confirmed to Be Bird Flu, Officials Say, As Concerns Over Rapid Spread Rise

The mysterious deaths of some backyard chickens in Kansas were caused by bird flu, officials say.

Latin Times

FDA Testing Cheese For Bird Flu Amid Multi-State Outbreak

The FDA is testing cheese in response to a bird flu outbreak in several states that is impacting poultry, dairy cows and people across the U.S.

International Business Times

France reports bird flu outbreak just weeks after declaring virus-free status

France has confirmed outbreaks of bird flu on two poultry farms, two weeks after being officially declared free of the virus, which has been spreading in Europe this autumn and winter.

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Salon

Those "concerning" bird flu mutations

"Concerning" bird flu mutations in Louisiana patient underscores pandemic potential of H5N1

International Business Times

First Cat Death From Bird Flu: Experts Warn Against Raw Pet Food – What You Need to Know

Experts advise against giving raw pet meals to cats and dogs after a cat food manufacturer withdrew multiple batches of its goods because of possible avian flu contamination.

The Independent UK

More than 70 percent of California’s dairy cow herds are infected with bird flu. Here’s what to know

Nearly 70 people have been infected with H5N1 bird flu as infections continue to emerge around the country

Latin Times

CDC Calls Bird Flu Mutations Inside Louisiana Man 'Concerning,' Could Make It More Transmittable

But the CDC emphasized that no cases of the virus being transmitted person-to-person have been detected

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International Business Times

New Bird Flu Mutation Discovered In US As Cat Infections Cause Alarm

The ongoing spread of bird flu in the United States has alarmed experts -- not just because of human cases causing severe illness, but also due to troubling new instances of infections in cats.

The Independent UK

Bird flu virus likely mutated within a Louisiana patient, CDC says

A genetic analysis suggests the bird flu virus mutated inside a Louisiana patient who contracted the first severe case of the illness in the United States

Top News

Protecting Pets From Bird Flu Outbreak: Important Guidelines

Learn about the recent bird flu outbreak affecting pets and the importance of safeguarding them from the virus.

The Times of India

Mutations found in first severe case of human bird flu in US: Here's what it means

In a new development, it has been found that the first severe case of bird flu in the US involves mutations not seen in samples from an infected backyard flock on the patient's property, informed US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The analysis of the patient's sample from Louisiana…

The Independent UK

Pet brand recalls food after cat dies from bird flu contamination

‘We are confident that this cat contracted H5N1 by eating the Northwest Naturals raw and frozen pet food,’ veterinarian says

The Independent UK

Cats can get sick with bird flu. Here's how to protect them

The death of an Oregon house cat from bird flu and a pet food recall are raising questions about how people can protect their pets

The Guardian - US

Recall of raw and frozen cat food in Oregon after feline dies of bird flu

Northwest Naturals has told customers to throw out Feline Turkey Recipe pet food after batch tested positive for virus

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