Flu surges to 15-year-high in US — as NYC sees largest number of cases in 5 years
According to domestic data, a second wave of influenza is spreading across the country, bringing flu-like symptoms to the highest level in 15 years. Almost 8% of last week's healthcare visits were respiratory illnesses (the highest since the 2009-2010 season when swine flu shook the country), with nearly 50,000 patients hospitalized with the virus. According […]
‘Super Bowl flu’ could cost businesses over $3B: study finds
“Super Bowl Influenza” costs US companies billions of dollars, and could waste almost 108 million working hours in bulk, according to a new study. An estimated 54 million employed alcoholic drinker Americans are expected to see the Kansas City chief seeking three peats from the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. And if they show up, they […]
NY Live Bird Markets Ordered to Close amid Bird Flu Outbreak
New York officials are taking precautions against the avian flu after seven cases were detected at New York City's Livebird Market. The market was ordered to close for about a week on Friday, and to fight the disease, the Associated Press (AP) It has been reported on friday. “It occurred after seven cases of avian […]
NYC, LI live poultry markets shut down after local cases of bird flu discovered
All live chicken markets in New York City, Long Island and Westchester County will be temporarily closed after seven bird flu cases were discovered this week, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Friday. The governor said birds were found to have inflamed birds along with the avian flu during routine testing at live markets in the Bronx, […]
What is influenza A, the type of flu making people so sick right now?
(Nexstar) – Influenza is spreading widely throughout the United States – and influenza A is primarily responsible. Of all flu tests reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention since the start of the flu season last fall, around 97% have tested positive for flu A. Influenza A is further divided into subtypes. According […]
Minnesota man wins free Norwegian cruise vacation — then catches the flu onboard and gets hit with $47K medical bill
His luck went overboard. A Minnesota man was slapped on an eye-opening $47,000 medical bill on a week-long free cruise vacation to the Caribbean for him and his girlfriend. Mike Cameron and his girlfriend Tamura Masterman won a free Norway cruise trip that sailed from Miami on January 5th. According to Fox 9. Mike Cameron […]
Deadly bird flu genotype in Nevada dairy cattle
Fox News Senior Correspondent Jonathan Sery talks to medical and agricultural experts about testing for avian flu and dairy cows. The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) recently confirmed that a fatal avian influenza genotype has been found in Nevada dairy cows that can kill herds around the country. According to a statement, […]
Popular breakfast chain ‘forced’ to add egg surcharge amid bird flu and rising prices
The largest breakfast chain in the United States wants you to pay eggs and eggs. Waffle House announced On Monday, an additional charge of 50 cents will be implemented for each egg for bird flu. Georgia -based restaurant chains, which have more than 2,000 places in 25 states, do not increase the price of all […]
Waffle House Adds 50-Cent Surcharge per Egg due to Bird Flu
Georgia's based waffle house has added an additional fee of 50 cents to all menus as the rising egg prices derived from bird flu. “The continuous shortage of eggs caused by HPAI (bird flu) caused dramatic rise in egg prices,” said Waffle House in a statement on Monday. “Customers and restaurants are forced to make […]
New bird flu strain detected on poultry farm as experts monitor mutations
A new strain of bird flu (highly pathogenic bird influenza or HPAI) has been detected on a duck farm in California. Earlier, the world's animal health agency (WOAH) reported the occurrence of new shares H5N9 on the website earlier this week. According to reports, more common H5N1 shares were found on the same farm on […]