H5 Bird Flu: Current Situation | Bird Flu | CDC - Centers for …
5 days ago · H5 bird flu is widespread in wild birds worldwide and is causing outbreaks in poultry and U.S. dairy cows with several recent human cases in U.S. dairy and poultry workers. While the current public health risk is low, CDC is watching the situation carefully and working with states to monitor people with animal exposures.
CDC Confirms First Severe Case of H5N1 Bird Flu in the United …
December 18, 2024-- A patient has been hospitalized with a severe case of avian influenza A(H5N1) virus ("H5N1 bird flu") infection in Louisiana. This marks the first instance of severe illness linked to the virus in the United States.
CDC A(H5N1) Bird Flu Response Update November 18, 2024
Nov 18, 2024 · CDC provides an update on its response activities related to the multistate outbreak of avian influenza A (H5N1) virus, or "H5N1 bird flu," in dairy cows and other animals in the United States.
CDC Reports Potentially Troublesome Mutations in Bird Flu …
4 days ago · "Avian influenza A(H5N1) virus infection has previously been associated with severe human illness in other countries during 2024 and prior years, including illness resulting in death," the CDC stated.
We ‘have our head in the sand’: Health experts warn US isn ... - CNN
Dec 28, 2024 · The CDC has confirmed 65 cases of H5N1 bird flu in humans in 2024. Of those, 39 were associated with dairy herds and 23 with poultry farms and culling operations.
CDC confirms 1st case of severe bird flu in US - ABC News
Dec 18, 2024 · There have been 33 cases of human bird flu confirmed in California this year, according to the CDC. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed the first case of severe bird flu in the U.S. on Wednesday.
CDC confirms first severe bird flu case in the U.S. - CBS News
Dec 19, 2024 · A person in Louisiana has the first severe illness caused by bird flu in the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Wednesday.
Bird flu mutations show potential for easier human spread ... - NBC News
Dec 27, 2024 · H5N1 bird flu samples collected from a severely ill patient in Louisiana show signs of mutations that may make the virus more transmissible to humans, the Centers for Disease Control and...
California declares bird flu emergency. 1st severe human case
Dec 18, 2024 · California Gov. Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency in response to the ongoing spread of bird flu among dairy cattle. The declaration is a sign of growing concern over the situation...
First severe human case of bird flu in US: 'Concerning' mutation'
Dec 27, 2024 · The first severe case of bird flu in the U.S. is showing signs of mutation, stoking fears that the virus could become more transmissible among humans, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and...