Bird flu, Global spread of H5N1

Bird flu warning issued by Texas Parks and Wildlife
If you have a backyard birth feeder and bird bath, it’s a good idea to take them down. That’s according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. The agency also recommends not feeding ducks and other waterfowl that flock at area parks.
With bird flu spreading, is it safe to use a bird feeder in WA in 2025? We asked the WSDA
If you do continue to fill your bird feeder, or are around potentially contaminated birds for another reason, Itle recommends avoiding contact with any bird that is dead or appears sick. Itle also said it’s important to note that fecal bacteria from infected birds can carry the virus.
What are the symptoms of bird flu and how does it spread?
Humans infected with bird flu display a wide range of symptoms, from pneumonia requiring hospitalization to no symptoms at all. The CDC lists these other possible signs of infection: Less common symptoms include: Bird flu could merge with seasonal flu to make mutated virus that could spread among humans, CDC warns
State detects ‘very low’ levels of H5 bird flu in Kauai wastewater
The Hawaii Department of Health today said it has detected “very low levels” of H5 avian influenza in wastewater samples collected last month from the Lihue Wastewater Treatment Plant on Kauai.
Keep dogs and cats away from wildlife, Iowa warns. They could be at risk for bird flu.
The Iowa Department of Agriculture is warning of bird flu in pets after a cat recently tested positive for the illness.
Bird flu outbreaks prompt warning to Seattle pet owners
The disease is carried by wild birds and if cats are infected it is often deadly.
Is it seasonal influenza or bird flu? Here's how to tell
As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) explains, bird flu is a disease caused by the influenza A virus. At ...
Flamingo, seal die of bird flu at Lincoln Park Zoo
The Chilean flamingo, named Teal, hatched last fall and died Jan. 8. The 7-year-old harbor seal, named Slater, died the next ...
Avian flu detected in Kauai wastewater samples
Health officials say the consistent, very low-level detections indicate a high likelihood that H5 bird flu virus is on Kauai.
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Bird flu considered widespread in Minnesota, but peak likely passed
Samples taken by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources confirmed avian influenza in birds in southern Minnesota, ...
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Delaware officials urge vigilance as bird flu detected in Kent County poultry
The Delaware Department of Agriculture announced Friday morning a commercial broiler flock in Kent County has tested presumptive positive for avian influenza. The flock is being culled to prevent ...
Seal, flamingo die of bird flu at Lincoln Park Zoo
Lincoln Park Zoo said the specific source of the exposure of the animals to bird flu, or H5N1 virus, is not known.
Are we heading for a bird flu pandemic? Experts weigh in
Current strains of bird flu are “poorly suited for pandemic potential,” said Dr. Shira Doron, a Tufts Medicine infectious ...
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Expert Blames Bird Flu for Egg Shortage and Price Hikes, Estimates How Many Months Market Will Take to Recover
The recent outbreak of avian influenza is to blame for the shortage of eggs which experts say may not be resolved for months.