PH bans importation of birds from New Zealand amid bird flu outbreak
The Philippine government, through the Department of Agriculture (DA), has imposed a ban on the importation of domestic and wild birds from New Zealand amid an outbreak of avian influenza or bird flu there.
First U.S. Death From Bird Flu Reported in Louisiana
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When Was the Last Bird Flu Outbreak? Chart Shows Spike in Cases
At least 66 people in the U.S. tested positive for the bird flu during 2024, including 63 cases that resulted from exposure to infected livestock, according to the
First human death in US from bird flu reported in Louisiana; new outbreak reported in Iowa
A patient who had been hospitalized with bird flu dies of the disease, the Louisiana Department of Public Health reports, and Iowa has new outbreak
Bird Flu Risk Remains Low After First US Death, WHO Says
The risk to the general population from H5N1 bird flu remains low, a World Health Organization spokesperson said on Tuesday, following the first death of a patient from the virus in the United States.
What to know about the first bird flu–related death in the U.S.
H5N1 has infected 66 people in the United States since early 2024, mostly causing mild illness. A Louisiana man was the first to get severely sick.
Can eggs spread bird flu? What you must know
The spread of avian influenza (HPAI) has also impacted the nationwide supply of poultry products, including eggs. Experts discuss whether it's safe to continue eating eggs.
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DA bans import of birds, poultry products from New Zealand
The Department of Agriculture (DA) announced Wednesday the temporary import ban of domestic and wild birds, and other poultry ...
As 1st bird flu death reported in US, what could happen with virus in 2025?
The CDC says the risk of bird flu to the general public is low, but public health experts say they are worried the virus could mutate and become more transmissible.
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HPAI-hit farms in South Korea threatened with lower compensation
Elsewhere in Asia, there have been further poultry outbreaks in Indonesia, Israel, Japan, the Philippines and Taiwan.