Bird flu surges in several US states with reports of new outbreaks: 'Getting worse'
Bird flu continues to spread across the U.S., with new infections in Hawaii and continued human outbreaks in California. Experts discuss the threat to humans and how to prevent infection.
Bird flu reaches Hawaii, the last state that had escaped it
Officials suspect wild migrating birds are likely to blame for the first known infection of a flock in Hawaii, which had been the last state in the country with no reported cases in poultry or wild birds during the current outbreak.
Hawaii reports first avian flu outbreak in poultry as surge continues on California farms
The outbreak is Hawaii's first and appears to be part of a surge in poultry outbreaks in US states that are along the Pacific flyway, where wild birds are migrating south. Hawaii's outbreak also prompted an alert from the state's health department about potential exposure at a pet fair that included birds from the affected flock.
California Health Department Reports Possible Bird Flu Case in Child
California's public health department on Tuesday reported a possible case of bird flu in a child with mild symptoms. The state said there was no evidence of human-to-human transmission of the virus and that the child's family members tested negative.
California Child Tests Positive for Bird Flu, Officials Say
A child in California has tested positive for bird flu, and is recovering at home with mild upper respiratory tract symptoms, state health officials said.
Hawaii reports first H5 avian flu detection in wastewater
Hawaii is the only US state that hasn't reported H5N1 avian flu in birds or animals. The state hasn't reported any recent detections in animals or people. Wastewater sampling can't determine if the virus is highly pathogenic or if the source was from an animal or a person.
US Confirms First Case of Bird Flu in Hawaii
The United States Department of Agriculture has confirmed the presence of bird flu in Honolulu County, Hawaii, the first of its kind in the state during this outbreak, which began in 2022. (Reporting by Christy Santhosh in Bengaluru;
USDA confirms domestic flock infected with bird flu in Hawaii
The United States Department of Agriculture confirmed the presence of bird flu in Hawaii on Monday, the first case of the virus in a domestic flock in the state since the current outbreak began in 2022.
Health officials report possible case of bird flu in a child in Alameda County
California health officials are reporting a possible case of bird flu in a child in Alameda County. The child has reportedly been treated and is now recovering at home. The positive test showed low-level detection of the virus,
Officials confirm bird flu outbreak in Hawaii
Ducks and geese on a backyard farm in Oahu, the state's main island, tested positive for H5N1 last week, which was likely brought to the island by migratory birds.
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Visitor warns others of Hawaii ocean dangers after terrifying incident
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Avian flu detected on Oahu for the first time ever
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First human bird flu case confirmed in Oregon. Could the virus cause a lockdown like COVID?
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