Tag: Avian flu
First Confirmation of H5N1 Avian Influenza in Pigs in the U.S
The USDA stated in a release that “there is no cause for concern regarding the safety of the national pork supply as a result of this finding.” Related: WHO: Four New Human Cases of H5N1 Avian Influenza in the U.S. For the first time in the United States, the presence of the H5N1 avian influenza […]
October 31, 2024
WHO: Four New Human Cases of H5N1 Avian Influenza in the U.S.
The WHO is collaborating with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and other partners to enhance protective measures and investigate these new cases. Related: WHO Calls for Intensified Surveillance of Avian Influenza The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported four new cases of H5N1 avian influenza in […]
October 16, 2024
Four New Human Cases of Bird Flu Confirmed in the U.S.
Bird flu outbreaks have affected poultry in 48 states and 152 dairy herds in 12 states as of July 12. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed four new human cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza infection in the state of Colorado, bringing the total cases to nine since 2022. RELATED: WHO […]