Should you be worried about bird flu? Here are 5 things to know about the virus
Irene Wright | The Charlotte Observer (TNS) As a new virus takes center stage at the heart of a global outbreak, it’s easy to get flashbacks of March 2020. Now …
Irene Wright | The Charlotte Observer (TNS) As a new virus takes center stage at the heart of a global outbreak, it’s easy to get flashbacks of March 2020. Now …
Scientists in the U.S. and Canada are watching wastewater for early signs of H5N1 as an outbreak of bird flu among American dairy cattle keeps growing. With cases confirmed in …
The bird flu has arrived in Colorado, and while it doesn’t represent anywhere near the threat that COVID-19 did at the beginning of the pandemic, people should take some precautions …
Federal officials say Canada is expanding its surveillance for a dangerous form of avian flu amid a growing outbreak of H5N1 in U.S. dairy cattle, with monitoring efforts now set to …
Ontario midwives can now prescribe more drugs and administer routine vaccinations, which the provincial government says will reduce the need for additional medical appointments for patients. Health Minister Sylvia Jones …
The outbreak of H5N1 avian influenza among U.S. dairy cows, first reported on March 25, has now spread to at least 33 herds in eight states. Genetic evidence of the …
Six seasons into his NHL career, Casey DeSmith finally has his first playoff win. The 32-year-old goalie made 29 saves Friday, backstopping his Vancouver Canucks to a 2-1 victory over …
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U.S. health officials are closely monitoring the recent leap of avian flu from birds to cattle — and earlier this month, to a Texas dairy farmer. The Centers for Disease …
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says that samples of pasteurized milk have tested positive for remnants of the bird flu virus that has infected dairy cows. The agency stressed that …