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Bird flu could become the next human pandemic – and politicians aren’t paying attention

We have the tools to prepare, but post-Covid fatigue and a lack of political will mean they aren’t being used, says Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at Edinburgh University

The Guardian - UK

Bird flu confirmed as more than 100 birds die in country park outbreak

Black-headed gulls died, it is not believed any other species of birds are affected

Wales Online

California condors confront bird flu in flight from extinction

Forty years after California condors were on the brink of extinction, aggressive conservation efforts and breeding-in-captivity programs remain as essential as ever

The Independent UK

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Gain-of-function research is more than just tweaking risky viruses – it's a routine and essential tool in all biology research

The term “gain of function” is often taken to refer to research with viruses that puts society at risk of an infectious disease outbreak for questionable gain. Some research on emerging viruses can result in variants that gain the ability to infect people but this does not necessarily mean the…

The Conversation

More than 50,000 wild birds in UK killed by avian flu – double previous estimates

H5N1 bird flu may lead to extinction of species as data revealed by Guardian shows worst losses in decades

The Guardian - UK

Fears for Britain's most famous duck Long Boi who has been missing for weeks

Long Boi, an Indian Runner Duck who lives at the University of York, has not been seen since mid-March as speculation is rife with fears he was killed by a fox or succumbed to bird flu

Daily Mirror

Migrating birds could bring lethal avian flu to Australia's vulnerable birds

In 2021, avian influenza evolved into a new form – a new and remarkably lethal variant first found in Europe.

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‘It’s absolutely dire’: why UK chicken farmers want to call it a day

Bird flu, higher costs and the rise of meat-free options are pushing poultry producers to reduce flocks or give up entirely

The Guardian - UK

Dog flu adapting into virus that's 'creeping' towards human infection, scientists warn

While a human case is yet to be reported, results of a new study show clear signs that the animal borne disease is mutating to recognise human cells.

Daily Record

Farne Islands to remain closed after three new cases of bird flu detected

National Trust rangers brace for second year of mass deaths on islands off Northumberland coast

The Guardian - UK

Farne Islands closed until end of August after bird flu outbreak

An outbreak last year killed more than 6,000 birds on the islands

Wales Online

'Dog flu' growing into virus 'creeping' towards infecting humans, scientists warn

A new study suggests that 'dog flu' could become a type of 'intermediate' for bird flu to adapt into something that could infect people sparking fears of another pandemic

Daily Mirror

‘Dog flu’ is adapting to infect humans, new research suggests

A strain of dog flu is said to be ‘adapting’ and could infect humans, it has been warned

Evening Standard

‘Dog flu’ adapting to infect humans, warn scientists

The virus is descended from a type of bird flu called H3N2, which has now evolved

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UK poultry can roam free outside again – but bird flu risk hasn't gone away

The UK government recently announced that as of April 18, poultry and captive birds can be kept outside again as the threat from bird flu eases. These mandatory housing measures were introduced across England and Wales in the autumn of 2022 following the unprecedented spread of bird flu in the…

Bristol Post

Scientists issue warning over virus spreading across UK animal species

Bird flu is reportedly spreading to new species like otters, foxes, dolphins and seals

Daily Record

Scientists issue warning over deadly virus spreading across species in UK

The warning comes as bird flu spreads to new species like dolphins and seals - and otters and foxes are now at risk.

Daily Mirror

Urgent warning over deadly virus that's spreading across species in UK

The news comes just a day after the restrictions to prevent the spread of bird flu across the country were lifted to allow free-range eggs to return to supermarket shelves

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The Guardian - UK

British free range eggs to start returning to supermarkets soon as curbs lifted

Government introduced restrictions last year in attempt to curb spread of bird flu

Wales Online

Free-range eggs to return to UK supermarket shelves as bird flu measures ease

Free-range eggs have been unavailable in shops for more than a year due to avian flu restrictions

The Independent UK

Bird flu: Scientists find mutations, say threat is still low

A man in Chile is infected with a bird flu that has concerning mutations, but the threat to people from the virus remains low

Tribune News Service

What you need to know about the avian influenza outbreak

Scientists continue to monitor the ongoing global avian influenza outbreak — also referred to as bird flu — that has killed millions of birds and has now crossed over to some species of mammals. Currently, the risk to humans remains low; however, sporadic human infections with bird flu viruses have…

Wales Online

First human death from H3N8 bird flu is recorded in China

The 56-year-old reportedly fell ill in February and died last month

LiveScience

China reported 1st human death from H3N8 bird flu, WHO says

A woman in China was the first person to die of the bird flu subtype H3N8.

Glasgow Live

Bird flu symptoms and how it spreads as H3N8 strain claims first human life

Bird flu can cause a number of symptoms from a headache to aching muscles and bleeding from the nose and gums as well as conjunctivitis. But what are the other symptoms and how does it spread? Here's what you need to know.

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