Bird Flu, Louisiana

Bird Flu Patient in Louisiana Becomes First Human Death in Current H5N1 Outbreak
A patient with the first “ severe case ” of bird flu in the U.S. has died, according to a press release Monday from the Louisiana Department of Health. It’s the first human death from H5N1 in the country since concern over the current outbreak started in early 2024 when it became clear the virus was being transmitted in the U.S. between cattle.
First Bird Flu-Related Death in U.S. Reported in Louisiana
The patient was 65 years old and had underlying medical conditions, according to the Louisiana Department of Health
Portugal reports outbreak of bird flu on farm near Lisbon
Portugal reported an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza among poultry, the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) said on Monday, as Europe faces a seasonal upturn in the deadly disease.
1st bird flu death in the US reported in Louisiana
The first person has died of bird flu in the United States, the Louisiana Department of Health confirmed on Monday. The patient, who was exposed to non-commercial backyard flock and wild birds, was over age 65 and had underlying medical conditions, officials said.
Bird Flu Outbreak Update Amid First Human Case in Los Angeles
At least 65 human cases of H5 bird flu have been confirmed this year, with the majority being detected in California.
Louisiana Person Is the First US Bird Flu Death, Health Officials Say
The first U.S. bird flu death has been reported — a person in Louisiana who had been hospitalized with severe respiratory symptoms. Louisiana health officials announced the death on Monday. Health officials have said the person was older than 65,
U.S. records its first human bird flu death
The U.S. has recorded its first human death from bird flu, in a patient hospitalized in Louisiana. The case was considered the country’s first severe human H5N1 infection.
Why Is the US Not Vaccinating Poultry Against Bird Flu?
As bird flu wreaks havoc across the United States, with devastating consequences for birds, dairy herds, and even humans, the ...
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U.S. records first fatal bird flu case amid growing concerns about virus
The U.S. has recorded its first fatal case of H5N1 bird flu, in a person from Louisiana who contracted the virus from ...
Eyeing Potential Bird Flu Outbreak, Biden Administration Ramps Up Preparedness
The administration is committing an additional $306 million toward battling the virus, and will distribute the money before ...
A lack of wastewater testing is blinding the Central Valley to its bird flu problem
The Central Valley is home to many of California's most vulnerable groups to bird flu: agricultural workers. It's also where ...
Cat Food Recalls Continue As Another Popular Brand Tests Positive for Bird Flu
A public health warning is an important message for people with cats. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has ...
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How America lost control of the bird flu outbreak, setting the stage for another pandemic
In coming years, the bird flu may cost billions of dollars more in expenses and losses. Worse, the outbreak poses the threat ...
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19th bird flu outbreak: Japan culls 50,000 chickens
The agriculture ministry said the outbreak was confirmed after the farm reported increasing deaths among its chickens ...
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Egg Prices Soar As Bird Flu Cases Rise Dramatically: Here's What To Know
The bird flu outbreak in the United States is causing egg prices to hit new highs, affecting consumers across the nation. The ...