Experts warn bird flu can emerge as the next pandemic
Dec 10, 2024, at 01:54 pm
A recent study led by scientists at Scripps Research reveals that a single mutation in the H5N1 “bird flu” virus that has recently infected dairy cows in the U.S. could enhance the virus’ ability to attach to human cells, potentially increasing the risk of passing from person to person.
First bird flu case reported in a child in USA
Nov 23, 2024, at 03:23 pm
A child in the USA has become the first person in the country to test positive for bird flu infection, as per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
First human case of bird flu with patient having no previous exposure to animals reported in USA
Sep 08, 2024, at 05:05 am
US health officials have confirmed the first human case of avian influenza A(H5) ('H5 bird flu') with the patient reporting no immediate exposure to an animal.
USA: Third human case of bird flu outbreak reported
May 31, 2024, at 03:08 pm
A second human case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5) virus infection has been identified in the state of Michigan.
WHO expresses concern over spread of avian influenza to humans
Apr 19, 2024, at 03:28 pm
The ongoing global spread of “bird flu” infections to mammals including humans is a significant public health concern, senior UN medics said on Thursday, as they announced new measures to tackle airborne diseases.
Antarctica records first bird flu case: Reports
Oct 26, 2023, at 04:24 pm
A lethal strain of bird flu has been detected in Antarctica, a region known for being the key breeding ground for many birds.
Japan govt decides to cull about 330,000 chickens in Aomori Prefecture over bird flu
Mar 24, 2023, at 10:48 pm
Tokyo: Around 330,000 chickens will be culled in Japan's Aomori Prefecture due to a new outbreak of bird flu, the local administration said on Friday.
Japan authorities sound alert over new bird flu outbreak
Jan 22, 2023, at 03:50 pm
Tokyo: Nearly 140,000 chickens will be culled in Japan’s Chiba Prefecture amid a fresh bird flu outbreak, local authorities say.
Jammu and Kashmir: DC Baramulla takes stock of Bird flu mitigation measures
Mar 10, 2021, at 12:23 am
Srinagar: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Baramulla, Bupinder Kumar today chaired a meeting of concerned officers to take stock of various mitigation efforts launched by the district administration to curb spread of Bird flu infection in the district.
Bird Flu: FSSAI says well-cooked poultry safe to consume; issues guidelines for consumption
Jan 21, 2021, at 09:34 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Against the backdrop of the Bird Flu pandemic, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has said that consumption of poultry products is safe provided due care is taken during handling and cooking.
Bird Flu: Himachal Pradesh govt extends ban on chicken by another week
Jan 19, 2021, at 01:32 am
Shimla/UNI: With the confirmation of avian influenza among the poultry birds in Himachal Pradesh on Monday, the state government extended the ban on sale and purchase of chicken and poultry products for one more week.
Himachal Pradesh: Bird Flu outbreak at Pong Dam appears contain
Jan 17, 2021, at 10:30 pm
Shimla/UNI: The outbreak of avian influenza at Pong Dam Wildlife Life Sanctuary among migratory birds in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh “appears to be contained” with a sharp decline in bird mortalities for the past five days.
Avian flu spreads to 10 states, unnatural birds death reported in J&K, Jharkhand
Jan 14, 2021, at 01:17 am
New Delhi/UNI: With the reports of unnatural mortality of birds coming from Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir and four districts of Jharkhand, the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairy on Wednesday said that the spread of Avian Influenza (AI), popularly known as bird flu have reached to 10 states of the country.
Joint field teams to monitor bird flu in Jammu and Kashmir
Jan 12, 2021, at 09:49 pm
Srinagar: The Animal Husbandry and the Wildlife Protection departments have established joint field teams and Whatsapp groups to monitor “bird-flu spread” in Jammu and Kashmir.
Bird-flu scare : Assam state zoo authority bans poultry entry
Jan 12, 2021, at 07:41 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: Taking notice after confirming report of bird-flu outbreak in seven states of the country, Assam State Zoo authority has also taken precautionary measures to protect birds and other animals and banned poultry entry in the zoos in the state.
Himachal Pradesh: 4,324 migratory birds, 215 others found dead due to suspected Bird Flu
Jan 12, 2021, at 01:49 am
Shimla/UNI: As many as 4,324 migratory and 215 other birds were found dead of suspected bird flu at Pong Dam Wildlife Sanctuary and other parts of the state, officials confirmed on Monday.
French Agriculture Minister confirms 180 bird flu outbreaks across country since November
Jan 11, 2021, at 10:40 pm
Moscow/Sputnik: France has detected 180 active clusters of the pathogenic H5N8 bird flu virus since November 2020, Agriculture Minister Julien Denormandie told France Bleu broadcaster on Monday.
Central teams conducting epidemiological investigation in Bird Flu-hit states
Jan 11, 2021, at 04:18 am
New Delhi/UNI: In wake of confirmation of Avian Influenza, commonly known as ‘Bird Flue’, spreading in seven states, the Central teams constituted by the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairy and Health Ministry has been visiting the epicentres of disease and have been conducting the epidemiological investigation in Bird Flu’s epicentres in States.
Bird Flu scare: Four parks in Delhi closed for public
Jan 10, 2021, at 06:32 am
New Delhi/UNI: As a precautionary measure to prevent bird flu in Delhi, four parks in the national capital have been closed for public on Saturday.
Bird Flu hits India: Hundreds of chicken dumped in the forest
Jan 09, 2021, at 11:53 pm
Chikkaballapur/UNI: Several poultry farmers have allegedly dumped their chicken in the forest on Saturday due to the bird flu scare.
No report of bird flu in J&K, eating poultry safe: Doctors Association Kashmir
Jan 07, 2021, at 09:08 pm
Srinagar/UNI: Urging people to not panic amid reports of bird blue in the neigbouring states, Jammu and Kashmir administration issued an advisory to all stakeholders, including poultry owners, dealers, retailers and consumers for prevention of ingress of the flu into the Union Territory (UT).
1800 migratory birds dead in Pong Dam area in Himachal Pradesh; state on high alert
Jan 05, 2021, at 05:44 am
Shimla/UNI: Himachal Pradesh has received an alert from the Centre, after initial confirmation of bird flu among the migratory birds in Pong dam as nearly 1800 birds have reportedly died of the outbreak, said Principal Chief Conservator of Wildlife Archana Sharma on Monday.
Avian Flu detected in Kerala; nearly 50,000 birds to be culled
Jan 05, 2021, at 02:16 am
Thiruvananthapuram/IBNS: A new worry for Kerala government, confirmation of Avian Influenza caused by H5N8 strain amid Covid-19 pandemic, has forced the culling of thousands of ducks to avoid the spread of the infectious disease.
South Korea reports two new cases of Bird Flu among poultry
Dec 13, 2020, at 10:22 pm
Moscow/Sputnik: South Korea on Sunday confirmed two new cases of the highly pathogenic H5N8 bird flu at a poultry farm in the southern province of Jeollanam-do, national media reported, citing the country's Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.
Over 10,500 Turkeys to be culled in Northern England due to bird flu outbreak
Nov 30, 2020, at 02:14 am
Moscow/Sputnik: More than 10,500 turkeys will be culled in England's county of North Yorkshire, as the outbreak of the H5N5 bird flu has been detected near the town of Northallerton, the UK government's Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) said on Sunday.
Bird Flu outbreak detected in western Belgium
Nov 28, 2020, at 02:01 pm
Brussels/Sputnik: The H5N5 bird flu has been found in the Menen municipality of Belgium's province of West Flanders, Belgian media reported.
Saudi Arabia confirms bird flu case at farm in Riyadh
Feb 05, 2020, at 05:29 pm
Riyadh/Xinhua/UNI: Saudi Arabia has conformed a bird flu case at a farm in Riyadh, Arab News reported late on Tuesday.
Cambodia reports 1st outbreak of H5N6 bird flu
Apr 19, 2019, at 05:41 pm
Phnom Penh, Apr 19 (Xinhua) Cambodia has reported the first outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N6 bird flu virus among poultry, World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) said in a statement late Thursday.
Tests confirm outbreak of avian influenza in Bengaluru, central team of experts visiting state
Jan 06, 2018, at 06:58 pm
Bengaluru, Jan 6 (IBNS): Union Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare has confirmed an outbreak of H5 Avian Influenza in Dasarahalli village, Bengaluru East Taluk, Bengaluru Urban District in Karnataka, according to media reports on Saturday.