The Latest Breaking News from Bird Flu

Boats had been barred from landing since July 2022 owing to virus, which has ravaged populations of seabirds

A man developed symptoms of fever earlier this month and tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza.

Unpasteurized milk samples and throat and nose swabs from cows on U.S. dairy farms have tested positive for bird flu, marking the second known cases in ruminants in the U.S.

Asymptomatic cases may seem reassuring for the penguins, but scientists fear they could act as ‘Trojan horses’ for other species

First case of bird flu in domestic cattle in the U.S. raises concerns about virus transmission and human infection risk.

Deadly H5N1 bird flu virus spreading in South America, raising human risk; scientists urge increased surveillance and response efforts.

The H5N1 virus reached the region late last year and is killing wildlife, with witnesses spotting numerous seal corpses on South Georgia island

A deadly type of bird flu has been confirmed on the mainland of Antarctica for the first time, scientists said, a potential risk for the southern region’s huge penguin colonies.

Fears for penguin colonies after the discovery of the highly contagious H5N1 virus in two dead skuas

Andhra Pradesh State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (APSCPCR) has directed the teachers to stop serving chicken in hostels in the wake of the reports of bird flu in the State. The animal husbandry officials, who confirmed bird flu in Nellore district, were instructed to take steps to check…

The Wildlife Management Division of the Forest Department has stepped up vigil to check the spread of bird flu in Andhra Pradesh. The wildlife authorities have issued instructions to the Conservator of Forests, Deputy Range Officers, Divisional and District Forest Officers, Forest Range Officers (FROs) and the field staff to…