Is bird flu the next pandemic? What to know after the first H5N1 death in the US
With reports of the first human death from bird flu in the US, some Americans are feeling an uncomfortable flashback to the early days of Covid-19, when infectious disease experts were talking about a new virus that was sending people to the hospital with respiratory infections.
Bald eagle's death from bird flu in Chicago suburb part of spike in cases in Illinois
The increase in cases in the state comes as a Louisiana man with underlying health conditions died from the disease on Monday. Experts say those who come into contact with wild birds or other animals like cattle should take precautions.
With first bird flu death in U.S., what is your risk?
Bird flu has claimed its first human in the United States, but health officials say the risk remains low and there are precautions to stay safe. They also say they’re vigilantly monitoring for signs that the risk is growing.
Officials Report the First Human Death From Bird Flu in the U.S. Here’s What to Know About the Virus
The death of a Louisiana resident who was over the age of 65 signals that future H5N1 infections are not guaranteed to be mild, health experts say
First bird flu death in the U.S.: Here’s what you need to know about the virus
On Monday, Louisiana health officials announced that a person hospitalized last month with a severe case of avian influenza — also known as H5N1 bird flu — died. This is the first human death from bird flu in the U.S.
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.
First human bird flu death in the US reported in Louisiana
A patient who had been hospitalized with bird flu has died of the disease, the Louisiana Department of Public Health reported Monday.
Bald eagle found in Chicago's western suburbs euthanized due to suspected bird flu
A bald eagle found in Chicago's western suburbs has been euthanized after it was suspected of being infected with bird flu. On Friday of last week, the eagle was spotted with its head drooping in Hinsdale.
Bald eagle found in Hinsdale felled by bird flu
A bald eagle that was spotted standing on the street last week in Hinsdale was suspected of having bird flu and euthanized.
Bird flu: Here’s what Illinois residents should know, following the first US death from the virus
Bird flu is increasingly sparking concern across the country and in Illinois, following news this week of the first human death from the virus in the U.S., and of birds found throughout Illinois with suspected cases of the illness.
What is Bird Flu? Signs and symptoms of the H5N1 virus, how to stay protected
In 2024, the United States saw an outbreak of the H5N1 virus, also known as the Bird Flu. The virus spread quickly among ...
Avian influenza found at Ottawa County poultry facilities. What we know
Officials find dangerous virus for first time in 2025 at pair of commercial poultry facilities. All birds will be killed.
Moderna and other vaccine maker shares jump after first US bird flu death
Moderna surged as investors turned eyed potential demand for a vaccine to protect against bird flu after the US reported its ...
Nebraska health officials weigh in as bird flu makes its way across the heartland
Wild birds can carry H5N1 without showing any symptoms and spread it other other flocks and animals like dairy cows or cats.
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, ...