bird flu, Massachusetts

Can you get bird flu from eating eggs? What you need to know about staying safe
Being mindful of where your food comes from and how it’s prepared will go a long way toward keeping you, your loved ones, and your community safe.
Officials: Bird flu spreading in state, but cases still low in Central Mass.
The number of bird flu cases in Central Massachusetts is relatively low, compared to a swath of the state that runs from Greater Boston to Southeastern Massachusetts. That message was delivered Wednesday during a virtual update from state health officials on the highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 virus.
Bird flu now considered ‘widespread’ in Mass., officials say
Massachusetts officials announced Wednesday that bird flu is now considered to be “widespread” in the state and urged the public to avoid handling birds or other animals that are dead or appear sick.
New Bird Flu Strain Detected in the U.S.
By India Edwards HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Jan. 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- A new strain of bird flu, H5N9, has been detected for the first time in the United States, raising concerns about how it continues to spread.
Scientists Confirm a New Strain of Bird Flu Has Emerged in The US
A new strain of bird flu has been confirmed at a duck farm in California, the first time the variant has been discovered in poultry in the United States, an international agency said.
Deadly bird flu strain threatens US food supply
Learn about the new H5N9 bird flu strain in the US, its impact on food safety and prices, plus expert advice on protecting yourself from avian influenza.
Trump administration’s halt of CDC’s weekly scientific report stalls bird flu studies
The Trump administration has intervened in the release of important studies on the bird flu, as an outbreak escalates across ...
Bird flu studies delayed as White House suspends CDC reports
As a bird flu outbreak escalates across the United States., the Trump administration has paused the release of key public ...
Trump Battles California Over Water. Plus, a Bird Flu Pandemic?
President Donald Trump and California officials fight over water. Scientists raise concerns about the bird flu’s pandemic ...
New strain of bird flu found in California: Current status in maps
The newly reported H5N9 strain was found Monday at a duck farm in Merced County, California, according to the World ...
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Deadly H5N1 bird flu becomes an 'existential threat' to biodiversity worldwide
The progression of the species-jumping disease has been unprecedented, including the first-ever U.S. cases of infections in ...
Bird Flu Update as Antibody Therapy May Prevent Severe Illness
"This type of prevention can be very useful in controlling infection outbreaks and containing the bird flu pandemic," said an ...
Surrey MP calls for urgent funds to stop bird flu
A Surrey MP is warning that the government agency meant to help the UK withstand fresh bird flu outbreaks urgently needs ...
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Doctor explains what Trump’s pause on CDC communication could mean amid bird flu outbreaks
As cases of bird flu continue to surge across the U.S., Americans are largely feeling the symptoms in their pocketbooks ...
ND Game and Fish monitoring bird flu outbreak in Canada geese
The virus can cause high levels of sickness and death in free ranging waterfowl, shorebirds and raptors. Game and Fish ...