A virologist explains that why this probably isn’t the big one — but that it’s a sign of bad things happening with the virus.
Federal health officials say that not only has a Louisiana resident contracted the first severe case of bird flu in the U.S., ...
A new mutation and the first severe case of H5N1 bird flu discovered in a human in Louisiana has raised concern among some ...
The virus has spread among dairy cattle, humans and other mammals. But officials say the current public health risk is low.
Newsom's California emergency order came on the heels of an announcement from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and ...
Bird flu has been around for about three decades, but a recent spike in cases in humans has some experts concerned. Former ...
This year has been marked by concerning developments in the virus’ spread, including widespread detections in wastewater and ...
Tiny genetic alterations could help the bird flu virus enter cells in the upper respiratory tract, the C.D.C. said. But there ...
Northwest Naturals issued a voluntary recall for a batch of pet food after a cat died of bird flu in Oregon, officials said.
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Rolling the Dice on Bird Flu
A bird-flu pandemic is not an exhilarating prospect. Though the strains of the virus currently in circulation may not be as ...
Here’s what to know about the United States’ first confirmed severe case of H5N1 avian influenza—and how to protect yourself.