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WHO confirms H5N1 bird flu in raw milk. Drink pasteurized

TheHealthSite — April 21, 2024, 06:00 AM UTC

Summary: The WHO confirms H5N1 bird flu in raw milk in the US for the first time, urging people to drink pasteurized milk. H5N1, a deadly virus affecting birds and humans, has caused millions of bird and poultry deaths globally. The virus has also infected mammals, including humans. Health officials emphasize the safety of pasteurized milk. India is on alert due to bird flu in ducks. Properly pasteurized milk is safe to drink.

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    H5N1 bird flu poses pandemic risk due to spread and deaths (Vox.com)
    6h
    Summary:Source
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    U.S. may be underreporting human bird flu cases (KERA News)
    7h
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    Bird flu circulated in US cows for months before diagnosis (XM)
    18h
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  4. [3.7]
    H5N1 bird flu spreads to cows in Texas, infecting humans (STAT)
    23h
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  5. [2.8]
    Missing metadata hampers tracking of bird flu virus changes (STAT)
    1d
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  6. [3.5]
    US minced beef tested for bird flu amid virus spread (The Sun)
    2d
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  7. [3.4]
    Avian influenza spreading in US cattle, surveillance gaps identified (Health Policy Watch)
    2d
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  8. [2.4]
    Bird flu raises concerns about raw milk safety (The New York Times)
    2d
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  9. [3.3]
    Bird flu in milk kills cats in US, raises transmission concerns (Agriland)
    2d
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  10. [5.0]
    Avian flu infects cats and cattle in Texas and Kansas (News-Medical.Net)
    3d

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  11. [2.4]
    USDA testing ground beef for bird flu, meat supply safe (Mint)
    3d
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  12. [3.1]
    H5N1 avian flu in cows poses potential human risk (Vox.com)
    3d
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  13. [4.1]
    H5N1 in cattle, cats raises spillover concerns (Medpage Today)
    3d
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  14. [4.1]
    Spikes of bird flu in wastewater raise concerns (CNN)
    3d
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  15. [4.0]
    WHO warns of bird flu spreading to cows globally (The Straits Times)
    3d
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  16. [3.0]
    Health ministry monitors Avian flu, low public health risk (Hindustan Times)
    4d
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  17. [5.1]
    Cats suffer H5N1 infections from raw milk, raising concerns (Ars Technica)
    4d

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  18. [4.7]
    H5N1 flu virus found in U.S. milk, low human risk (The Conversation)
    4d
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  19. [3.6]
    USDA testing ground beef in states with bird flu outbreaks (The Straits Times)
    4d
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  20. [3.2]
    Canada on high alert for HPAI in dairy cattle (RFD-TV)
    4d
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  21. [3.6]
    Health Ministry monitoring bird flu outbreaks, situation under control (BusinessLine)
    4d
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  22. [2.4]
    Dairy goat operations warned of H5N1 risk (FeedStrategy.com)
    4d
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  23. [3.4]
    Bird flu infects dairy cows in 8 states, no immediate threat (The Tartan)
    4d
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  24. [3.1]
    Bird flu fragments found in 20% of US milk samples (Agriland)
    4d
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  25. [2.6]
    WHO: Public health risk from bird flu 'low' but caution advised (AzerNews.Az)
    5d
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  26. [3.2]
    Increased bird flu testing in dairy cows to prevent outbreak (Japan Today)
    5d
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  27. [2.0]
    Bird flu found in US milk, low human health risk (Dairy News Australia)
    5d
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  28. [3.2]
    HPAI A(H5N1) bird flu outbreak in dairy cows (The Robesonian)
    6d
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  29. [4.6]
    Up to 20% of US milk may have bird flu (The Independent)
    6d
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  30. [3.6]
    WHO: Low bird flu risk, monitor for animal-to-human transmission (WION)
    6d
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  31. [4.8]
    Bird flu in milk raises concerns for human transmission risk (The Independent)
    6d
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  32. [3.6]
    Possible bird flu pandemic threat remains low; vaccine stockpiles ready (The New Statesman)
    6d
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  33. [4.3]
    US intensifies cow testing to stop bird flu spread (Voice of America - VOA News)
    6d
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  34. [4.3]
    Pasteurised milk safe from bird flu virus, US tests confirm (AsiaOne)
    6d
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  35. [2.7]
    No live bird flu virus found in retail milk samples (The New York Times)
    7d
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  36. [3.8]
    Bird flu found in U.S. milk samples, minimal health risk (Voice of America - VOA News)
    7d
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  37. [4.5]
    Lawmakers urge containment of bird flu in dairy cows (Hindustan Times)
    7d
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  38. [5.2]
    Bird flu detected in US retail milk samples. Dairy impact (The Independent)
    7d

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  39. [3.3]
    Avian flu outbreak in U.S. impacting poultry industry (The Santa Rosa Press Democrat)
    7d
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  40. [3.2]
    WHO: Low risk of H5N1 bird flu, monitor transmission (The Straits Times)
    7d
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  41. [2.9]
    WHO advises vigilance for H5N1 bird flu transmission (CTV News)
    7d
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  42. [5.2]
    H5N1 virus found in 1 in 5 milk samples (The Straits Times)
    7d

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  43. [3.9]
    20% of US retail milk samples contain bird flu (Ars Technica)
    7d
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  44. [3.9]
    Dr. Jerome Adams warns of bird flu risks in 2024 (New York Post )
    7d
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  45. [6.3]
    Avian flu H5N1 detected in American cows, human transmission possible (The Guardian)
    7d

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  46. [5.3]
    Outbreak of H5N1 bird flu in US dairy herds (Firstpost)
    7d

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  47. [3.4]
    H5N1 bird flu in dairy cows affects milk supply (CTV News)
    7d
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  48. [4.1]
    H5N1 avian flu spreading in mammals, human risk low (Health Policy Watch)
    7d
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  49. [3.2]
    H5N1 bird flu outbreak in U.S. dairy cows addressed (CP24)
    7d
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  50. [4.0]
    Bird flu virus fragments found in retail milk samples nationwide (The Straits Times)
    8d
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  51. [5.4]
    H5N1 avian influenza detected in US milk supply (Business Insider)
    8d

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  52. [5.9]
    H5N1 bird flu spreading in US cattle herds, concerns rise (Business Insider)
    8d

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  53. [4.2]
    Avian flu fragments found in U.S. milk, safety assured (The Conversation)
    8d
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  54. [3.3]
    USDA mandates dairy cow testing for bird flu (Agriland)
    8d
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  55. [4.6]
    US faces H5N1 bird flu crisis in poultry industry (Vox.com)
    8d
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  56. [5.5]
    Federal agencies struggle to coordinate response to bird flu (The Washington Post)
    8d

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  57. [2.9]
    Low public risk from bird flu traces in milk (WYSO Public Radio)
    9d
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  58. [3.8]
    Biden orders mandatory bird flu testing for dairy cows (The Washington Post)
    9d
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  59. [3.5]
    FDA assures safe milk supply despite bird flu contamination (CTV News)
    9d
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  60. [2.2]
    H5N1 bird flu infects farm worker and dairy cows (Marketscreener.com)
    9d
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  61. [4.4]
    FDA detects bird flu in milk, assures safety, ongoing testing (WION)
    9d
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  62. [3.4]
    FDA finds bird flu in milk, assures safety through pasteurization (XM)
    10d
    Summary:Source
  63. [4.8]
    USDA finds single H5N1 spillover event in U.S. dairy cows (STAT)
    10d
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  64. [3.0]
    Inactive bird flu virus found in pasteurized milk samples nationwide (The New York Times)
    10d
    Summary:Source
  65. [3.8]
    Bird flu fragments found in US milk, low public risk (The Washington Post)
    10d
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  66. [2.8]
    USDA's bird flu investigation lacks transparency, hindering global response (CNN)
    10d
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  67. [4.6]
    H5N1 avian influenza spreading in US dairy cows (Ars Technica)
    11d
    Summary:Source
  68. [3.0]
    Poultry farmers in the Carolinas combat bird flu threat (Fox 46 Charlotte)
    11d
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  69. [2.4]
    Bird flu A(H5N1) found in U.S. wildlife, low human risk (Deseret News)
    11d
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  70. [1.6]
    CFIA warns of avian flu risk in Canadian dairy cattle (Morning Ag Clips -)
    11d
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  71. [2.9]
    Dairy industry renaming bird flu in cows for consumer confidence (Environmental Health News)
    11d
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  72. [3.2]
    Bird flu outbreak raises concerns about consuming poultry products (Hindustan Times)
    11d
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  73. [3.4]
    Bird flu in US dairy cows, limited impact on milk production (Firstpost)
    12d
    Summary:Source
  74. [3.9]
    WHO concerned about H5N1 bird flu spread to humans (Malay Mail)
    12d
    Summary:Source
  75. [4.9]
    H5N1 bird flu found in raw cow milk in US (India.com)
    13d
    Summary:Source
  76. [4.3]
    WHO concerned about high mortality bird flu pandemic spread (Pune Pulse)
    14d
    Summary:Source
  77. [2.8]
    Bird flu spreads among cows, U.S.D.A. expands testing coverage (The New York Times)
    14d
    Summary:Source
  78. [5.4]
    Avian influenza A(H5N1) outbreaks surge, affecting poultry and mammals (South China Morning Post)
    14d

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  79. [3.4]
    USDA confirms cow-to-cow bird flu transmission in dairy herds (GMA News Online)
    14d
    Summary:Source
  80. [5.0]
    Increased surveillance urged for H5N1 avian influenza outbreak (Voice of America - VOA News)
    14d

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  81. [2.1]
    CFIA advises monitoring dairy cattle for avian influenza (CP24)
    14d
    Summary:Source
  82. [3.5]
    H5N1 bird flu found in raw cow milk in US (The Sun)
    14d
    Summary:Source
  83. [2.7]
    CFIA warns of avian influenza in dairy cattle (The Globe and Mail)
    14d
    Summary:Source
  84. [4.2]
    WHO concerned about rising bird flu cases, potential pandemic (New York Post )
    14d
    Summary:Source
  85. [2.2]
    Bird flu H5N1 found in raw milk, pasteurized milk safe (Daily Mail)
    14d
    Summary:Source
  86. [4.6]
    WHO concerned about H5N1 bird flu spread to humans (IFLScience)
    14d
    Summary:Source
  87. [3.6]
    Arkansas monitors bird flu, USDA reports cases in 8 states (Pine Bluff Commercial)
    14d
    Summary:Source
  88. [4.6]
    WHO warns of highly lethal avian influenza virus H5N1 (CNBCTV18)
    14d
    Summary:Source
  89. [5.4]
    Bird flu outbreak since 2020, affecting humans, requires global response (South China Morning Post)
    15d

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  90. [4.0]
    WHO concerned about H5N1 bird flu spread to humans (The Irish Sun)
    15d
    Summary:Source
  91. [3.7]
    Bird flu detected in Texas, global concern rises (Irish Examiner)
    15d
    Summary:Source
  92. [5.4]
    WHO concerned about H5N1 bird flu spread to humans (The Hindu)
    15d

    ScoresSource
  93. [5.7]
    WHO warns of high mortality H5N1 bird flu (India Today)
    15d

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  94. [5.5]
    WHO warns of lethal H5N1 bird flu, urges preparedness (The Guardian)
    15d

    ScoresSource
  95. [3.9]
    High mortality rate of H5N1 avian influenza emphasized (UN News)
    15d
    Summary:Source
  96. [5.1]
    WHO concerned about H5N1 bird flu spread to new species (Mint)
    15d

    ScoresSource
  97. [4.0]
    CDC updates avian flu guidance; no travel restrictions in place (Food Safety News)
    17d
    Summary:Source
  98. [4.1]
    H5N1 bird flu spreads to US dairy cows, concerns rise (Vox.com)
    17d
    Summary:Source
  99. [4.2]
    Avian flu detected in U.S. dairy cattle, Canadian monitoring (The Globe and Mail)
    18d
    Summary:Source
  100. [2.1]
    Highly pathogenic avian influenza detected in South Dakota dairy herd (Food Dive)
    18d
    Summary:Source
  101. [3.6]
    Bird flu in U.S. dairy cows; milk supply safe (Voice of America - VOA News)
    20d
    Summary:Source
  102. [2.9]
    Second U.S. human case of bird flu reported (Slate)
    20d
    Summary:Source
  103. [3.2]
    Bird flu in U.S. dairy cows poses low public risk (The Associated Press)
    20d
    Summary:Source
  104. [4.9]
    Preparation for bird flu outbreaks stresses surveillance and vigilance (CTV News Atlantic)
    21d
    Summary:Source
  105. [5.8]
    H5N1 bird flu in U.S. cattle raises transmission concerns (STAT)
    21d

    ScoresSource
  106. [3.7]
    Avian influenza outbreaks prompt mass culling, impact poultry industry (The Guardian US)
    21d
    Summary:Source
  107. [2.8]
    US dairy farmers combat bird flu to protect livestock (XM)
    22d
    Summary:Source
  108. [4.4]
    Bird flu (avian influenza) poses global threat, affecting birds and humans (ABC News)
    22d
    Summary:Source
  109. [6.0]
    First US case of H5N1 avian flu in humans (WIRED)
    22d

    ScoresSource
  110. [4.1]
    Bird flu in cattle raises human transmission concerns (KERA News)
    22d
    Summary:Source
  111. [2.0]
    Health experts warn of bird flu in NYC park (New York Post )
    23d
    Summary:Source
  112. [2.7]
    Bird flu detected in wildlife and poultry, raising transmission concerns (Daily Mail)
    23d
    Summary:Source
  113. [3.4]
    US and Canada prepare for potential bird flu outbreak (CTV News)
    23d
    Summary:Source
  114. [2.4]
    Canada monitors bird flu, similar to U.S., with precautions (CTV News)
    23d
    Summary:Source
  115. [2.6]
    Avoid raw eggs, undercooked poultry, unpasteurized milk during bird flu (Irish Star)
    24d
    Summary:Source
  116. [4.7]
    Bird flu virus H5N1 found in NYC birds (The New York Times)
    24d
    Summary:Source
  117. [2.5]
    Cook steak well, avoid runny eggs due to bird flu (Daily Mail)
    24d
    Summary:Source
  118. [4.6]
    H5N1 cases in U.S. cattle, one human infection; Canada safe (CTV News)
    24d
    Summary:Source
  119. [3.3]
    21-year-old in Vietnam dies from H5N1 bird flu (The Sun)
    24d
    Summary:Source
  120. [5.5]
    H5N1 cases in U.S. cattle, one human infection reported (CTV News)
    24d

    ScoresSource
  121. [5.5]
    CDC confirms second US avian flu case, H5N1 spreading (ThePrint)
    25d

    ScoresSource
  122. [4.0]
    Low risk of H5N1 pandemic, global surveillance crucial (News18)
    25d
    Summary:Source
  123. [4.1]
    CDC: Low public bird flu risk, prepare for potential cases (CTV News)
    25d
    Summary:Source
  124. [3.0]
    H5N1 avian flu affects U.S. dairy cows, manageable situation (Food Institute Blog)
    25d
    Summary:Source
  125. [4.9]
    H5N1 bird flu outbreak in US sparks panic (Health shots)
    25d
    Summary:Source
  126. [5.0]
    CDC alerts on rare H5N1 transmission from cow to human (The Conversation Indonesia)
    25d

    ScoresSource
  127. [3.0]
    Highly contagious bird flu strain impacts US egg production (AzerNews.Az)
    26d
    Summary:Source
  128. [2.7]
    Highly contagious bird flu impacting US egg production, prices rising (DC News Now | Washington, DC)
    26d
    Summary:Source
  129. [2.7]
    Highly contagious bird flu affecting US egg production, prices rising (WFXRtv.com)
    26d
    Summary:Source
  130. [4.0]
    CDC alerts on bird flu in Texas dairy worker (The Hill)
    27d
    Summary:Source
  131. [4.9]
    USDA reports HPAI cases in cattle and hens (Business Insider)
    27d
    Summary:Source
  132. [2.2]
    Novonesis webinar: H5N1 Avian Influenza impact on dairy industry (Pork Magazine)
    28d
    Summary:Source
  133. [4.4]
    CDC alerts on H5N1 avian flu in Texas farm worker (The Straits Times)
    28d
    Summary:Source
  134. [4.1]
    CDC alerts on H5N1 bird flu in cows, human infection (STAT)
    28d
    Summary:Source
  135. [4.0]
    Avian influenza affecting cows in multiple states, including Minnesota (KSTP)
    28d
    Summary:Source
  136. [2.3]
    Bird flu outbreaks affect farms in six US states (Daily Mail)
    28d
    Summary:Source
  137. [3.1]
    Avian influenza infects dairy herds, enhance biosecurity measures (Food Dive)
    28d
    Summary:Source
  138. [4.1]
    Canadian dairy farmers warned about HPAI risk from U.S (Farmtario)
    28d
    Summary:Source
  139. [5.9]
    H5N1 case in US raises pandemic concerns (The Indian Express)
    28d

    ScoresSource
  140. [5.9]
    CDC confirms second US Avian Influenza case, pandemic concerns (The Indian Express)
    28d

    ScoresSource
  141. [5.8]
    H5N1 bird flu poses potential pandemic threat, experts warn (CNBCTV18)
    28d

    ScoresSource
  142. [6.5]
    Experts warn of potential deadly bird flu pandemic threat (Hindustan Times)
    29d

    ScoresSource
  143. [4.8]
    H5N1 bird flu outbreak in US, low public risk (PBS NewsHour)
    29d
    Summary:Source
  144. [5.1]
    Bird flu spreading in U.S. dairy herds, low human risk (The Straits Times)
    29d

    ScoresSource
  145. [5.8]
    Warning of potential H5N1 bird flu pandemic, deadlier than Covid (News18)
    29d

    ScoresSource
  146. [5.3]
    Rare H5N1 bird flu case in Texas raises pandemic concerns (New York Post )
    29d

    ScoresSource
  147. [6.4]
    Warning of bird flu spread to diverse species and regions (CTV News)
    29d

    ScoresSource
  148. [6.4]
    Warning of global bird flu spread and human infection risk (The Straits Times)
    29d

    ScoresSource
  149. [5.1]
    New H5N1 bird flu strain infects U.S. livestock (Livescience.com)
    29d

    ScoresSource
  150. [5.6]
    Avian Flu threat grows with second US human case (Mint)
    30d

    ScoresSource
  151. [5.4]
    Bird flu outbreak raises egg prices, affects poultry industry (Quartz)
    30d

    ScoresSource
  152. [3.7]
    Cal-Maine Foods culled birds due to avian influenza (Agriland)
    30d
    Summary:Source
  153. [4.6]
    Bird flu outbreaks in US poultry and dairy industries (The Guardian US)
    30d
    Summary:Source
  154. [4.5]
    Bird flu outbreaks impact poultry and humans in the US (The Washington Post)
    30d
    Summary:Source
  155. [3.5]
    Cal-Maine Foods paused production in Texas due to bird flu (The Manila Times)
    30d
    Summary:Source
  156. [4.4]
    Cal-Maine Foods shuts Texas plant due to bird flu (Voice of America - VOA News)
    31d
    Summary:Source
  157. [4.4]
    Texan dairy worker contracts highly pathogenic bird flu (The Hill)
    31d
    Summary:Source
  158. [3.3]
    Cal-Maine Foods halts production due to bird flu outbreak (Marketscreener.com)
    31d
    Summary:Source
  159. [3.0]
    Cal-Maine Foods halts egg production in Texas due to bird flu (NBC DFW)
    31d
    Summary:Source
  160. [5.5]
    Second U.S. human case of H5N1 bird flu reported (InsideClimate News)
    31d

    ScoresSource
  161. [3.6]
    US reports second bird flu case, cattle infected in multiple states (Agriland)
    31d
    Summary:Source
  162. [6.3]
    CDC monitors avian flu, warns of human transmission risk (The Australian Financial Review)
    31d

    ScoresSource
  163. [2.6]
    Human case of avian flu linked to infected cows (DAWN.com)
    32d
    Summary:Source
  164. [3.0]
    Avian influenza case in Texas, H5N1 strain, low public risk (Inquirer.net)
    32d
    Summary:Source
  165. [5.7]
    Low human health risk from bird flu in US (South China Morning Post)
    32d

    ScoresSource
  166. [4.7]
    One person in Texas diagnosed with bird flu (The New York Times)
    32d
    Summary:Source
  167. [4.9]
    Human case of avian flu linked to infected cows (XM)
    32d
    Summary:Source
  168. [3.9]
    Second human case of bird flu in Texas confirmed (The Washington Post)
    32d
    Summary:Source
  169. [2.3]
    Bird flu detected in Michigan dairy herd, low public health risk (WDIV ClickOnDetroit)
    34d
    Summary:Source
  170. [5.8]
    Highly virulent bird flu in dairy cows spreading across states (The Washington Post)
    35d

    ScoresSource
  171. [2.5]
    Bird flu in US cattle; 4 farms affected, no risk (ScienceAlert)
    36d
    Summary:Source
  172. [6.0]
    HPAI (H5N1) found in US cattle herds, raising concerns (ABC News)
    37d

    ScoresSource
  173. [4.1]
    HPAI H5N1 bird flu found in US cows (Ars Technica)
    38d
    Summary:Source
  174. [3.0]
    Bird flu found in U.S. dairy cows, low human risk (Livescience.com)
    38d
    Summary:Source
  175. [3.1]
    Avian flu found in milk from cattle, milk supply safe (CTV News)
    38d
    Summary:Source
  176. [4.6]
    Bird flu found in US dairy cows, affecting milk production (The Guardian)
    38d
    Summary:Source
  177. [2.8]
    Bird flu in cows not a threat to milk supply (The Associated Press)
    39d
    Summary:Source