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Bihar: Bird flu outbreak confirmed in Munger's Tegra village

Patna, March 26: The Health Department of Munger in Bihar has confirmed the outbreak of Avian Influenza (H5N1), commonly known as bird flu, after half a dozen crows were found dead under mysterious circumstances in Tegra village, located in Haveli Kharagpur block.

Three-and-a-half-year-old in Cambodia dies of H5N1

Phnom Penh, March 24: A three-and-a-half-year-old boy from northeast Cambodia's Kratie province had died from H5N1 human avian influenza, marking the third human death from the virus so far this year, said a statement released by the Ministry of Health.

Young boy in Cambodia contracts H5N1 bird flu

Phnom Penh, March 23: A three-year-and-six-month boy from northeast Cambodia's Kratie province has been confirmed positive for H5N1 human avian influenza, raising the number of cases to three so far this year, said a Ministry of Health's statement on Sunday.

Current antivirals may be less effective against severe infection caused by bird flu virus in cows' milk: Study

Washington DC, March 22: Scientists found that frequently used flu antivirals do not work well against the H5N1 avian influenza virus in cows' milk.

H5N1 mutation in US dairy herds prompts caution on pandemic potential

Sacramento, March 13: Scientists are sounding the alarm about a concerning genetic mutation of the H5N1 bird flu virus, recently identified in four dairy cow herds, as this mutation could increase the risk of mammal-to-mammal transmission and disease severity.

Maharashtra govt to provide free cancer vaccine for girls, takes precautions against bird flu

Mumbai, March 1: Maharashtra Health Minister Prakash Abitkar on Saturday announced that the Maharashtra government will provide free cancer vaccines to girls aged 0-14, highlighting growing concerns over rising cancer cases across the state.

Bird flu confirmed in Bihar's Jehanabad after crow deaths, authorities on high alert

Patna, March 1: The district administration in Bihar's Jehanabad has confirmed that the recent deaths of several crows on February 18 were caused by Avian Influenza (H5N1), commonly known as bird flu, officials said.

H5N1 in cats: Chhindwara on high alert, normalcy expected after March 4

Bhopal, Feb 28: Normalcy is expected to return after March 4 in Chhindwara town as the H5N1 virus was detected in domestic cats. The meat, chicken, and egg markets are closed and people are advised to visit government hospitals if they have any flu-like symptoms.

K'taka takes steps to contain bird flu outbreak in district, orders poultry culling in farm

Chikkaballapur (Karnataka), Feb 28: As the district authorities take steps to contain the bird flu outbreak in the Chikkaballapur district, located close to Bengaluru, the State Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department has issued an order to cull 350 chickens in a poultry farm.

Prior infection with seasonal flu may guard against severe bird flu: Study

New Delhi, Feb 27: Previous infections with seasonal H1N1 flu may boost immunity and reduce the severity of H5N1 bird flu, according to a study.

Toddler dies of H5N1 virus in Cambodia

Phnom Penh, Feb 26: A boy, aged two years and seven months, in southeast Cambodia's Prey Veng province has died of H5N1 avian influenza, becoming the second death in 2025, the Southeast Asian nation's Ministry of Health said on Tuesday.

Egg prices soar to record levels in US as bird flu ravages laying flocks

Sacramento (US), Feb 25: US egg prices have skyrocketed to unprecedented levels, with wholesale costs reaching over $8 per dozen as highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) continues to devastate commercial laying flocks across multiple states.

Alert in Telangana's Wanaparthy district for suspected bird flu

Hyderabad, Feb 21: A suspected outbreak of bird flu in Telangana's Wanaparthy district has resulted in the death of a large number of chickens at a farm during the last three days, leading the authorities to sound an alert.

Mysterious disease kills 2500 chickens in Telangana, probe underway

Wanaparthy, February 21: Around 2,500 chickens died in a span of three days following an outbreak of a "mysterious disease" in the poultry farms of Konnur, Madanapuram mandal of the Wanaparthy district, said an official on Friday.

Andhra Pradesh steps up measures to contain Bird Flu outbreak

Vijayawada, February 14: The Andhra Pradesh government has intensified efforts to curb the spread of bird flu, with strict containment measures in place across three affected districts. Over one lakh hens have been culled so far, while officials have designated red and surveillance zones to prevent further transmission.

Bird flu outbreak in Andhra's Eluru, authorities deploy teams and set up control room

Eluru, February 14: Eluru District is currently facing a bird flu outbreak, with approximately one lakh chickens dying at a poultry farm in Badampudi, Unguturu.

H5N1 bird flu silently spread from animals to some humans: US CDC

New Delhi, Feb 14: H5N1 bird flu has silently spread from animals to some humans who treat animals, according to a study, by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that suggests bird flu cases may be undercounted.

Andhra: Agri Minister says strict measures in place to control spread of bird flu

Amaravathi, February 13: Andhra Agriculture, Cooperation, Marketing, and Animal Husbandry Minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu reassured the public that there is no cause for concern regarding bird flu, as the government has implemented strict measures to control its spread.

Widespread egg rationing sweeps US stores amid bird flu crisis

California, Feb 13: More US grocery chains are implementing egg purchase limits as bird flu outbreaks continue to disrupt supplies, with California shoppers particularly feeling the squeeze through restricted purchases and early morning queues.

Andhra Pradesh bans transport of chickens from bird flu-hit districts

Amaravati, Feb 12: Andhra Pradesh's Minister for Agriculture and Animal Husbandry K. Atchannaidu on Wednesday ordered authorities to ban the transport of chickens from bird-flu-affected districts until the situation comes under control.

WHO faces communication challenges on bird flu after US withdrawal

Geneva, Feb 12: Communication with the US regarding the ongoing bird flu outbreak has become increasingly difficult because of the country's withdrawal from the UN health agency, said the World Health Organization (WHO).

Telangana turns back poultry vehicles coming from Andhra due to bird flu

Hyderabad, Feb 11: Authorities in Telangana have sounded an alert in view of the outbreak of the bird Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Andhra Pradesh and are turning back poultry vehicles coming from the neighbouring state.

New York live poultry markets shut down for five days to rein in bird flu

New York, Feb 8: New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced that live poultry markets in New York City, and Westchester, Suffolk, and Nassau counties would be shut down for five days to combat the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).

Antibody treatment helps prevent severe bird flu in monkeys: Study

Washington DC, January 31: The antibodies target a stable part of the bird flu virus, ensuring that the immune protection can resist new variants and offer long-term protection against the globally spreading airborne infection. It helps in preventing severe bird flu in monkeys.

New cases of bird flu found in Israel

Tel Aviv, January 22: H5N1 bird flu was diagnosed in a flock of turkeys at Kibbutz Tzora in the Mateh Yehuda Regional Council. Following an unusual mortality of approximately 19,300 turkeys, aged 6.7 weeks, in four chicken coops, samples were sent to the laboratories of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, which confirmed the suspicion.

Japan's bird flu cases surge in January

Tokyo, Jan 22: Japan is experiencing a surge of avian influenza outbreaks, with approximately five million chickens and other birds culled across five prefectures this month.

33 cranes die of bird flu in Rajasthan

Jaipur, Jan 21: A total of 33 cranes have succumbed to bird flu in Rajasthan till January 20 evening, confirmed officials here on Tuesday.

Bird Flu confirmed in Jaisalmer migratory birds, admin asks citizens to remain alert

Jaipur, Jan 16: Bird flu has been identified as the cause of dead migratory birds found in Jaisalmer over the past two days, as confirmed by the report from Nishad Laboratory in Bhopal.

Human deaths from bird flu 'concerning'; monitoring & genome sequencing key: Experts

New Delhi, Jan 16: Recent human deaths seen in the US and Cambodia due to H5N1 bird flu are ‘concerning’, and calls for boosting monitoring and genome sequencing, said public health experts on Thursday.

Israel: 14th case of bird flu this season uncovered

Tel Aviv, January 15: H5N1 bird flu was diagnosed in a flock of turkeys in Nahalal in the Jezreel Valley. Following an unusual mortality of approximately 24,000 turkeys, before marketing at the age of 16 weeks, in five poultry houses, samples were sent to the laboratories of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, which confirmed the suspicion.

Bird flu outbreak drives up egg price to record high in US

New York, Jan 10: Egg prices have increased nationwide by around 38 per cent in the last year in the US, bringing the average cost of one dozen up to $3.65 in November versus $3.37 in October and $2.14 in November 2023, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index.

First human bird flu death in US reported

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