Bird flu viruses are a particular threat to humans because they can replicate at temperatures higher than a typical fever, ...

It’s crucial that we monitor bird flu strains to help us prepare for potential outbreaks," said virologist Matt Turnbull.

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The Washington state Department of Health (DOH) confirmed the first detected infection of the H5N5 bird flu strain in a human, noting that community risk remains low. Dr. William Schaffner, an ...

A Washington resident has been hospitalized with a different strain of bird flu than those seen in past cases, state health officials announced Friday. The person was infected with a bird flu called ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The state has confirmed its second case of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). The Department of Land and Natural Resources said the northern pintail (koloa mapu) ...

BLACKFEET RESERVATION – The Blackfeet Fish & Wildlife has confirmed a case of avian flu (H5N1) in the wild bird population on the Blackfeet Reservation. The virus was found in a migrating Canada goose ...

OLYMPIA, Wash. — A new strain of human avian influenza, also known as bird flu, has been confirmed in Grays Harbor County, according to the Washington Department of Health (DOH). The strain had ...

Avian flu cases have recently appeared in several Indiana counties, particularly in the northeast. What’s the risk to local flocks and people, and how can hobby farmers protect their birds? My ...