Category: Avian Influenza
Washington State: Four Washington farm workers suspected to have bird flu
American Hospital Assn Four workers at a commercial egg farm in Washington tested presumptively positive for H5N1 bird flu, the Washington State Department of Health announced Oct. 20. These are the first presumed human cases in the state. The individuals experienced mild symptoms and Benton-Franklin Health District officials have forwarded test samples to the Centers for Disease […]
Oct 22, 2024
California: Merced County health officials confirm human case of Bird Flu
ABC News Bird Flu cases continue to rise in the Valley, as Merced County has confirmed its first human case. Public health officials say the person had direct exposure to infected cattle at a dairy farm in Merced County. Everyone with known exposure to the diseased dairy cows is being monitored for symptoms. Health officials […]
Oct 22, 2024
Is it time to freak out about bird flu?
STAT The answer is not as straightforward as one might like. If you’re aware of the H5N1 bird flu outbreak in U.S. dairy cattle — you may have seen some headlines or read something on social media — perhaps you are wondering what the fuss is about. Yes, there have been nearly a couple dozen human […]
Oct 16, 2024
Bird flu detected at more farms in Hungary
Daily News Hungary The H5N1 avian influenza subtype has been identified at a duck farm in Békés County, in the southeast of the country, food safety authority Nébih said on October 2, 2024.Around 25,000 ducks are being destroyed in Fuzesgyarmat. Protection and surveillance zones have been established around the farm. Avian influenza was identified in […]
Oct 15, 2024
Seventh Possible Human Case of Bird Flu Confirmed in California
Contagion The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has reported two confirmed cases of H5 avian flu, bringing the total to seven probable cases in the state. These cases are linked to outbreaks on dairy farms in the Central Valley, where most infections have occurred among farm workers. Notably, two workers from the same farm […]
Oct 15, 2024
CDC A(H5N1) Bird Flu Response Update October 11, 2024
CDC In this week’s spotlight, CDC confirms three additional cases of H5 bird flu in California, bringing the total in that state to six; shares a summary of genetic sequencing data of H5N1 bird flu viruses from California available to date; shares information about a new pilot program to test symptomatic farm and dairy workers […]
Oct 15, 2024
California reports five possible human avian influenza cases
The Poultry Site California is investigating five possible human cases of avian influenza among dairy farm workers, in addition to the six cases previously confirmed in the state, Reuters reported, citing the state health department on Monday. Avian influenza has spread to 100 dairies in California and 300 nationwide, according to the US Department of Agriculture. There have […]
Oct 15, 2024
California: Bird flu-infected livestock dying at high rate slowing disposal services
NBC News The bird flu has now infected at least six people in California, officials said Monday. The infected work at dairy farms in the Central Valley, where they might have been infected by cows. A shocking video from a veterinarian shows dead cows on the side of the road in Tulare County. Those cows […]
Oct 15, 2024
CDC Confirms 3rd Human Case of H5 Bird Flu in California
CDC The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed a third human case of H5 bird flu in California. Like the two cases in that state confirmed last week, the person reported occupational exposure to infected dairy cows. To date, all three California cases occurred in dairy workers from three different affected farms […]
Oct 9, 2024
Why a bird flu case in Missouri is worrying experts
Washington Post/Opinion The drumbeat that bird flu is coming closer to humans is growing ever louder. Health officials must step up their game in tracking and preparing for this virus before it spreads further. Last month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed a case of the illness, also known as H5N1, in a Missouri resident. […]
Oct 8, 2024