Officials issue warning after 60 birds found dead of suspected avian flu
Authorities in Plymouth, Massachusetts, warned the public Sunday that more than 60 birds found dead in the Billington Sea are suspected to have died from highly pathogenic avian influenza. On Sunday morning, members of Clean Harbor Waste Management, contracted by the state Department of Environmental Protection, and state officials responded to the Billington Sea and […]
Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo lose Flamingo, seal to bird flu
Bird flu has claimed the lives of a harbor seal and a Chilean flamingo at Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo. The zoo announced that it had received results confirming that the cause of death for Teal, a Chilean flamingo, and Slater, a harbor seal, was caused by highly pathogenic avian influenza. “This is sad news for […]
Egg inflation surges 8.5% in December as bird flu, demand strain supply
Egg prices are on the rise again, with experts warning that they are unlikely to ease until at least next year. Rapid increase in demand and decrease in supply due to the spread of avian influenza Egg prices rose 8.5% month-on-monthAccording to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In California, local restaurant owners are struggling to […]
One state leads country in human bird flu with nearly 40 confirmed cases
One child in California is estimated to have been infected with H5N1 avian influenza, according to the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH). As of Dec. 23, there have been 36 confirmed human cases of avian influenza in the state, according to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). This corresponds to more than […]
First U.S. Bird Flu Virus Death Recorded in Louisiana
The first death from the avian influenza virus in the United States was recorded Monday in Louisiana after a patient was exposed to a backyard flock. The Louisiana patient was over 65 years old and reportedly had pre-existing health conditions at the time of his death. The H5N1 virus was also reported to have been […]
First bird flu death reported in Louisiana of person exposed to wild birds, officials say
Health officials announced the first recorded death from H5N1 avian influenza in a person believed to have been exposed to wild birds in Louisiana. The Louisiana Department of Health did not release the person's identity or gender, but said he was over 65 and had pre-existing conditions. According to In the Los Angeles Times. “Tell […]
Louisiana person is the first US bird flu death, health officials say
NEW YORK — The first bird flu death in the United States has been reported. The person had been hospitalized in Louisiana with severe respiratory symptoms. Louisiana health officials announced the death on Monday. Health officials said the man was over 65 years old, had underlying health conditions and had come into contact with sick […]
Costco Brand Cold and Flu Medicine Pulled from Shelves
Medications that have been removed from Costco shelves are being recalled due to possible contamination. The recall includes a drug called “Kirkland Signature Severe Cold and Influenza Plus Congestion” by Fox Business. reported Sunday. In the announcement, LNK International, Inc. dealt with Here's what Costco members have to say about this issue: Costco records indicate […]
Bird flu wipes out 200 snow geese in Pennsylvania as expert fears ‘something worse is on the way’
More than 200 snow geese found across Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley are suspected to have died from avian influenza, and experts fear the death toll could rise even further as cases continue to soar. are. The bird was found in Lower Nazareth Township, Norhampton County, and Upper Macungie Township, Lehigh County. 6ABC reported. The two sites […]
Ex-FDA chief says Biden 'mishandling' bird flu, urges swift action from Trump
Former Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gottlieb and Luciana Borio, former director of medical and biodefense preparedness policy at the National Security Council, wrote: friday editorial The Washington Post outlined growing concerns about the White House's approach to eliminating mutant strains of bird flu. “President-elect Donald Trump's transition team would be wise to prepare […]