First human death from avian flu reported in U.S.
A Louisiana resident has died after being hospitalized for a severe case of H5N1 bird flu, the state's health department said Monday. The big picture: This marks the first bird flu-related human death in the U.
Bird flu: US reports first human death from H5N1 amid dairy cattle outbreak
The first human death from bird flu has been recorded in the US, amid concerns that the virus could become more transmissible among people. The patient, who was over 65 and had underlying health conditions,
First U.S. bird flu death reported in Louisiana patient, officials say
The patient, who was older than 65 and had underlying medical conditions, was hospitalized Dec. 18 in critical condition with severe respiratory illness.
Clinton County reports first cases of avian flu in Iowa in 2025
Clinton County authorities have reported the first cases of avian flu in Iowa for the new year. According to a news release, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have detected a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1
State health officials report first avian flu death
The person who died was older than 65 and contracted H5N1 after exposure to a combination of a non-commercial backyard flock and wild birds.
1st bird flu death in the US reported in Louisiana
The first person has died of bird flu in the United States, the Louisiana Department of Health confirmed on Monday. The patient, who was exposed to non-commercial backyard flock and wild birds, was over age 65 and had underlying medical conditions, officials said.
New bird flu case in Clinton Co. marks state's first case in 2025 after 2024 outbreak
A new case of bird flu has been confirmed in a backyard flock in Clinton County. This marks the first case of bird flu in the state for 2025 and the first in ea
Bird flu found in Clinton County backyard flock, marks Iowa's first case in 2025
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has identified a case of bird flu within the state's domestic birds. According to a Monday press release, the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1 HPAI) was found in a backyard flock located in Clinton County.
MUN scientists testing wild animals to determine spread of avian flu
Scientists in Newfoundland and Labrador are working to figure out how far the avian flu has spread through the province's ...
Nation’s first ‘severe’ avian flu patient dies in Louisiana
The Louisiana patient who contracted what officials said was the nation’s first “severe” case of avian influenza has died, ...
After 1st US bird flu death, expert says 'We need to take it seriously'
Since March of last year, the U.S. has reported 66 bird flu infections, primarily mild cases among farmworkers exposed to ...
Avian Flu found in backyard flock in Tipton County, says Tennessee Department of Agriculture
This comes after the department announced in November 2024 that the Tennessee State Veterinarian believed the bird flu was ...
Minnesota allocates funding to help U researchers monitor bird flu in wildlife
Lawmakers and wildlife experts have set aside $1.27 million in state funds to help monitor the highly pathogenic avian ...
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Avian influenza detected in flock in Pocahontas
MOOREFIELD — The West Virginia Department of Agriculture has confirmed the presence of bird flu, or Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), in a backyard flock of chickens in Pocahontas County. ...
Egg prices up, supplies dwindle amid ongoing bird flu fears
Avian flu outbreaks and increased demand during the holiday season continue to be blamed for increasing egg prices and ...
Why Is the US Not Vaccinating Poultry Against Bird Flu?
As bird flu wreaks havoc across the United States, with devastating consequences for birds, dairy herds, and even humans, the ...