Health officials confirm 1st human death from bird flu in US

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 US human death from bird flu is more serious than you may think
Two months shy of the fifth anniversary of COVID-19 being declared a global pandemic, the US has recorded its first human death as a result of avian influenza H5N1 infection. The unidentified Louisiana man contracted the virus through contact with infected wild and domestic birds on his property
Bird flu symptoms in humans as US reports first-ever death
Human cases of bird flu have been detected before in the UK, Russia and China but concern has mounted as the US reported its first-ever death from the virus this week
First US bird flu death is announced in Louisiana
The first U.S. bird flu death has been reported. Louisiana health officials announced the death Monday of a person who had been hospitalized with severe respiratory symptoms.
First US H5N1 bird flu death, but wider risk low
A person hospitalized with H5N1 bird flu has died, marking the first fatality linked to the currently circulating infection in the US. Human-to-human spread has not been detected, so what's the real risk?
One state leads country in human bird flu with nearly 40 confirmed cases
A child in California is presumed to have H5N1 bird flu, according to the San Francisco Department of Public Health. Experts weigh in on the risk of a potential virus mutation.
Protecting your pets from bird flu
The U.S. is battling a bird flu outbreak in wild animals, poultry, and dairy cows—and many are also concerned about their pets. Dr. Stephany Lewis, wildlife medical director at the University of Illinois,
What you need to know about bird flu in the Pacific Northwest
The bird flu virus that killed 20 big cats in Washington and a pet cat in Oregon and is circulating among cows, poultry and wild birds isn't yet a threat to the general public, experts say. Why it matters: The first human death from bird flu isn't indicative of an imminent crisis,
Bird flu likely cause of N.J. wild bird deaths, officials say
Bird flu is suspected to have caused the death of multiple wild birds recovered across the state last week, New Jersey Fish and Wildlife announced. At least seven snow geese, two Canada geese, and two hawks have yielded presumptive positive results so far for avian influenza,
Health officials confirm first human death from bird flu in US: 'This puts us all at risk'
As The New York Times reported, a senior with underlying medical conditions was hospitalized and died from bird flu around the start of the new year. The older adult is believed to have contracted the disease from a backyard poultry flock and wild birds,
Bird flu alert in cats 🐱
Cat owners in Los Angeles County are on alert following the discovery of bird flu cases linked to a brand of pet food. This situation raises concerns about the safety of raw products for
Bird flu wipes out 200 snow geese in Pennsylvania as expert fears ‘something worse is on the way’
Over 200 snow geese found across Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania are suspected to have been killed by the bird flu, and experts ...
Why The U.S. Could Be Making The Same Mistakes With Bird Flu As It Did With COVID-19
The first severe human case of bird flu was recently reported in the U.S. Here are some ways the U.S. may be repeating the ...
Teen Hospitalized for Bird Flu Shows 'Worrisome' Change in People
Teen's recovery from H5N1 bird flu raises concerns after genetic mutations suggest virus could become more dangerous to ...
No need to provide an avian flu vaccine for humans yet, expert says
An infectious disease expert says the relatively mild cases of avian influenza detected so far among dairy workers don’t ...
Biden ramps up bird flu spending as scientists fret about H5N1 response. Here’s what to know
While cases of bird flu in humans have steadily climbed since last fall, health officials maintain the risk to humans is low ...
How Bird Flu Is Affecting US Egg Shortages
With more than 133 million poultry birds affected by avian influenza across the U.S., some states are experiencing egg shortages.
Bird Flu Has Been Found In All 50 States—Health Experts Recommend Taking These Safety Precautions
We asked public health and industry experts to break down the risks that bird flu presents to our food supply.