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2nd form of bird flu detected in US cows
By Nicoletta Lanese published
A branch of the H5N1 bird flu family tree that hadn't previously been seen in cattle has now been detected in dairy cows.

US reports 1st outbreak of 'highly pathogenic' H5N9 virus in poultry. Should we worry?
By Emily Cooke published
Nearly 119,000 birds have been culled at a farm in California after a bird flu called H5N9 was detected among the poultry.

1st deadly case of H5N1 bird flu reported in US
By Nicoletta Lanese published
The patient in Louisiana who contracted a severe case of bird flu has died, officials announced.

Pet cats in Los Angeles County are catching bird flu from raw food, milk
By Nicoletta Lanese published
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has warned that raw pet food products have tested positive for bird flu and sickened pet cats in the area.

A disease unknown to science could spark the next pandemic. Are we prepared?
By Allen Cheng published
The COVID pandemic is ongoing, but scientists are on alert for any pathogen that might lead to another global outbreak of disease.

The biggest health news of 2024, from bird flu to CRISPR
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Health channel editor Nicoletta Lanese looks back on some of our standout health stories from 2024.

Avian influenza: Bird flu spread triggers state of emergency in California
By Pandora Dewan published
The declaration of a state of emergency in California over avian influenza comes within days of the first severe human case of bird flu in the U.S.

Person in Louisiana hospitalized with H5N1 in nation's 1st severe case
By Nicoletta Lanese published
A person in Louisiana has been hospitalized with the United States' first serious case of H5N1 bird flu, following 60 milder cases this year.
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