Bird flu variant found in Nevada cows shows signs of adaptation to mammals
The newer variant of avian influenza that recently infected dairy cattle in Nevada has a genetic change that’s thought to help the virus copy itself in mammals — including humans — more easily, according to a new technical brief from the US Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
Cows infected by lethal bird flu strain never before seen in the animal showing respiratory symptoms, Nevada says
At least four cattle herds in Nevada have tested positive for a strain of H5N1 bird flu never before seen in cows, state agriculture officials confirmed Wednesday, and respiratory symptoms like coughing and sneezing have been reported.
New bird flu variant found in dairy cattle. Can H5N1 be transmitted to humans?
2nd form of bird flu detected in US cows
A branch of the H5N1 bird flu family tree that hadn't previously been seen in cattle has now been detected in dairy cows.
Why the new bird flu strain in cows is concerning
A deadly strain of bird flu has been detected in dairy cows for the first time. Dr. Jacob Glanville, CEO of biotech firm Centivax, joins "The Daily Report" to explain why this discovery is concerning and how big a risk it poses to public health.
Bird flu scare in New York: New bird flu strain detected in US dairy cows
A new strain of bird flu has been detected in US dairy cows, raising concerns among experts. The USDA confirmed a new version of the H5N1 virus, known as D1.1, while a second strain was found in Nevada cattle.
Second strain of bird flu is found in Nevada dairy cattle
The Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA) has detected a second strain of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) – or bird flu – in a herd of dairy
Deadly bird flu strain detected in Nevada cows for first time
At least four dairy cattle herds in Nevada have tested positive for a strain of bird flu never seen before in cows. The strain, called d1.1, is also linked to the death of one person in Louisiana last month.
Doctors' visits for flu highest in 15 years, most since swine flu pandemic: CDC
Outpatient health care visits for flu-like illnesses are at their highest levels in 15 years, according to data updated ...
Flu season in the US is the most intense it’s been in at least 15 years
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. winter virus season is in full force, and by one measure is the most intense in 15 years.
What are your questions about the flu?
This year’s flu season is on track to be the worst it’s been since before the Covid-19 pandemic, as respiratory illnesses ...
Bird flu concerns in NYC area prompt temporary shutdown of all live poultry markets, Hochul says
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a weeklong shutdown of all live poultry markets in New York City, Westchester County and on Long ...
Live Bird Markets Ordered to Close in New York After Avian Flu Is Found
The order affects roughly 80 markets in New York City and in several nearby counties. New Jersey is also asking its live ...
New York temporarily shuts down live bird markets in several counties after bird flu detected in poultry
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Friday that the state is temporarily shutting down all live bird markets in New York ...
What Is Bird Flu and How Does It Affect Egg Prices?
Bird flu, also known as H5N1, continues to spread among U.S. livestock, driving up egg prices and worrying public health ...
C.D.C. Posts, Then Deletes, Data on Bird Flu Spread Between Cats and People
The data, which appeared fleetingly online on Wednesday, confirmed transmission in two households. Scientists called on the ...
Tracking the prices of grocery staples amid trade talks, avian flu outbreaks
CNN is tracking price trends for various household staples each month as new factors threaten to increase costs.
Expert concerned U.S. not prepared for bird flu spread in humans
When it comes to the potential of H5N1 avian flu, otherwise known as bird flu, picking up mutations that may lead to human-to ...
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How Bad Are COVID, Flu and RSV This Winter?
During the COVID pandemic, RSV showed a slightly odd pattern: like flu, it basically disappeared in the 2020–2021 season, ...