Bird flu found in milk produced by Arizona dairy cattle
The Arizona Department of Agriculture (AZDA) recently confirmed the genotype D1.1 detection of the first avian influenza of milk from a dairy herd in Maricopa County. As a protective measure, dairy farms are being quarantined, according to Azda's statement. The cow is asymptomatic, but the diagnosis was confirmed by testing. The highly contagious avian flu […]
Flu activity now highest in 15 years: See which states have it worst
(Nexstar) – Influenza cases continue to reach viruses that have reached the US, which have not been seen in the past 15 years. The heart of disease control and prevention. One indicator of flu activity is the percentage of doctors' office visits due to flu-like symptoms. Last week, the numbers were clearly higher than the […]
US seasonal flu cases skyrocket to highest level in at least 15 years: CDC
Newly released data shows that the current US flu season has shattered recent records and crushed the number of toppings until the early 2000s, when swine flu plagued the country. The number announced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday morning showed that nearly 50,000 people had been admitted to influenza […]
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, […]