The Latest Breaking News from Bird Flu

In early December 2024, a group of researchers published an article in the journal Science, entitled “A single mutation in bovine influenza H5N1 hemagglutinin switches specificity to human receptors”. Some media outlets somewhat exaggeratedly took this to mean that we are one mutation away from bird flu “becoming the next…

Public health experts weigh in on the current state of testing for bird flu amid rising cases of influenza A

Tragic incident in San Bernardino highlights risks of bird flu from contaminated raw milk, leading to pet deaths and health warnings.

A third cat, Big Boy, was in hospital for a week before tests showed the animal was infected with the bird flu virus

Our overheating planet has changed how birds migrate — giving H5N1 the boost it needed to spread rapidly

A PROTECTION zone has been established following a bird flu outbreak in Angus, Scotland’s Chief Veterinary Officer has said.

Scottish government stresses risk to public is low, as chief veterinary officer says it is first outbreak since 2023

A 3km protection zone and a 10km surveillance zone have been established

The announcement was made on the Scottish Government’s website on Friday evening.

Aotearoa New Zealand, Australia and Pacific island nations are the only countries that remain free of highly pathogenic avian influenza.

The time for urgency, the experts say, is now.