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Another batch of 900 arrived last week and some 900 more will soon make their way to the roughly 140-acre farm in Aquebogue, ...

One person in Louisiana, who was exposed to wild birds and a backyard flock, died. To date, there have been no reports of human-to-human transmission, according to the CDC.

Public health experts share concerns that the H5N1 bird flu outbreak could turn into a pandemic. What to know after Louisiana resident died in January.

As of 6 January 2025, there have been 66 confirmed human cases of H5N1 bird flu in the United States since 2024 and 67 since 2022. Ten states in the US have also reported outbreaks of H5N1 since 2024.

The current human case count of H5N1 influenza in the US could be an underestimate, according to a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Delayed CDC report shows increased evidence of bird flu spread to people Veterinarians who provide care for cattle were unknowingly infected last year. February 13, 2025 5 min Summary ...

H5N1 bird flu is branching out. New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates that a second type of H5N1 has likely spread from dairy cows to humans. The CDC and health ...

The Louisiana patient was sickened by the D1.1 strain of the bird flu virus, genetic sequencing by the CDC determined last month. The patient's virus did have some rare and potentially worrying ...

Scientists found that a pet cat in San Mateo County died of complications related to H5N1 bird flu. The virus was also discovered in a backyard poultry flock in Redwood City. Meanwhile, the CDC ...