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H5N1 bird flu in U.S. cattle raises transmission concerns

STAT — April 12, 2024, 06:00 PM UTC

Summary: H5N1 bird flu detected in U.S. cattle and a dairy worker raises concerns about inter-mammalian transmission. CDC investigates potential for efficient human transmission. Limited efficacy of existing vaccines and challenges in antiviral drug administration highlight the need for rapid vaccine development and improved diagnostic testing. Urgent actions, including enhancing indoor air quality, are crucial to prepare for potential pandemic. Complacency is not an option.

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Timeline:

  1. [4.8]
    Bird flu in milk raises concerns for human transmission risk (The Independent)
    5d
    Summary:Source
  2. [4.3]
    US intensifies cow testing to stop bird flu spread (Voice of America - VOA News)
    5d
    Summary:Source
  3. [4.3]
    Pasteurised milk safe from bird flu virus, US tests confirm (AsiaOne)
    5d
    Summary:Source
  4. [2.7]
    No live bird flu virus found in retail milk samples (The New York Times)
    5d
    Summary:Source
  5. [3.8]
    Bird flu found in U.S. milk samples, minimal health risk (Voice of America - VOA News)
    5d
    Summary:Source
  6. [4.5]
    Lawmakers urge containment of bird flu in dairy cows (Hindustan Times)
    5d
    Summary:Source
  7. [5.2]
    Bird flu detected in US retail milk samples. Dairy impact (The Independent)
    5d

    ScoresSource
  8. [3.3]
    Avian flu outbreak in U.S. impacting poultry industry (The Santa Rosa Press Democrat)
    5d
    Summary:Source
  9. [3.2]
    WHO: Low risk of H5N1 bird flu, monitor transmission (The Straits Times)
    5d
    Summary:Source
  10. [2.9]
    WHO advises vigilance for H5N1 bird flu transmission (CTV News)
    6d
    Summary:Source
  11. [5.2]
    H5N1 virus found in 1 in 5 milk samples (The Straits Times)
    6d

    ScoresSource
  12. [3.9]
    Dr. Jerome Adams warns of bird flu risks in 2024 (New York Post )
    6d
    Summary:Source
  13. [3.9]
    20% of US retail milk samples contain bird flu (Ars Technica)
    6d
    Summary:Source
  14. [6.3]
    Avian flu H5N1 detected in American cows, human transmission possible (The Guardian)
    6d

    ScoresSource
  15. [3.4]
    H5N1 bird flu in dairy cows affects milk supply (CTV News)
    6d
    Summary:Source
  16. [5.3]
    Outbreak of H5N1 bird flu in US dairy herds (Firstpost)
    6d

    ScoresSource
  17. [3.2]
    H5N1 bird flu outbreak in U.S. dairy cows addressed (CP24)
    6d
    Summary:Source
  18. [4.1]
    H5N1 avian flu spreading in mammals, human risk low (Health Policy Watch)
    6d
    Summary:Source
  19. [4.0]
    Bird flu virus fragments found in retail milk samples nationwide (The Straits Times)
    6d
    Summary:Source
  20. [5.4]
    H5N1 avian influenza detected in US milk supply (Business Insider)
    6d

    ScoresSource
  21. [4.2]
    Avian flu fragments found in U.S. milk, safety assured (The Conversation)
    6d
    Summary:Source
  22. [5.9]
    H5N1 bird flu spreading in US cattle herds, concerns rise (Business Insider)
    6d

    ScoresSource
  23. [3.3]
    USDA mandates dairy cow testing for bird flu (Agriland)
    7d
    Summary:Source
  24. [4.6]
    US faces H5N1 bird flu crisis in poultry industry (Vox.com)
    7d
    Summary:Source
  25. [5.5]
    Federal agencies struggle to coordinate response to bird flu (The Washington Post)
    7d

    ScoresSource
  26. [2.9]
    Low public risk from bird flu traces in milk (WYSO Public Radio)
    7d
    Summary:Source
  27. [3.8]
    Biden orders mandatory bird flu testing for dairy cows (The Washington Post)
    8d
    Summary:Source
  28. [3.5]
    FDA assures safe milk supply despite bird flu contamination (CTV News)
    8d
    Summary:Source
  29. [2.2]
    H5N1 bird flu infects farm worker and dairy cows (Marketscreener.com)
    8d
    Summary:Source
  30. [4.4]
    FDA detects bird flu in milk, assures safety, ongoing testing (WION)
    8d
    Summary:Source
  31. [3.4]
    FDA finds bird flu in milk, assures safety through pasteurization (XM)
    8d
    Summary:Source
  32. [4.8]
    USDA finds single H5N1 spillover event in U.S. dairy cows (STAT)
    8d
    Summary:Source
  33. [3.0]
    Inactive bird flu virus found in pasteurized milk samples nationwide (The New York Times)
    8d
    Summary:Source
  34. [3.8]
    Bird flu fragments found in US milk, low public risk (The Washington Post)
    8d
    Summary:Source
  35. [2.8]
    USDA's bird flu investigation lacks transparency, hindering global response (CNN)
    8d
    Summary:Source
  36. [4.6]
    H5N1 avian influenza spreading in US dairy cows (Ars Technica)
    9d
    Summary:Source
  37. [3.0]
    Poultry farmers in the Carolinas combat bird flu threat (Fox 46 Charlotte)
    9d
    Summary:Source
  38. [2.4]
    Bird flu A(H5N1) found in U.S. wildlife, low human risk (Deseret News)
    9d
    Summary:Source
  39. [1.6]
    CFIA warns of avian flu risk in Canadian dairy cattle (Morning Ag Clips -)
    10d
    Summary:Source
  40. [2.9]
    Dairy industry renaming bird flu in cows for consumer confidence (Environmental Health News)
    10d
    Summary:Source
  41. [3.2]
    Bird flu outbreak raises concerns about consuming poultry products (Hindustan Times)
    10d
    Summary:Source
  42. [3.4]
    Bird flu in US dairy cows, limited impact on milk production (Firstpost)
    10d
    Summary:Source
  43. [3.9]
    WHO concerned about H5N1 bird flu spread to humans (Malay Mail)
    10d
    Summary:Source
  44. [5.8]
    WHO confirms H5N1 bird flu in raw milk. Drink pasteurized (TheHealthSite)
    11d

    ScoresSource
  45. [4.9]
    H5N1 bird flu found in raw cow milk in US (India.com)
    12d
    Summary:Source
  46. [4.3]
    WHO concerned about high mortality bird flu pandemic spread (Pune Pulse)
    12d
    Summary:Source
  47. [2.8]
    Bird flu spreads among cows, U.S.D.A. expands testing coverage (The New York Times)
    12d
    Summary:Source
  48. [5.4]
    Avian influenza A(H5N1) outbreaks surge, affecting poultry and mammals (South China Morning Post)
    12d

    ScoresSource
  49. [3.4]
    USDA confirms cow-to-cow bird flu transmission in dairy herds (GMA News Online)
    12d
    Summary:Source
  50. [2.1]
    CFIA advises monitoring dairy cattle for avian influenza (CP24)
    13d
    Summary:Source
  51. [5.0]
    Increased surveillance urged for H5N1 avian influenza outbreak (Voice of America - VOA News)
    13d

    ScoresSource
  52. [2.7]
    CFIA warns of avian influenza in dairy cattle (The Globe and Mail)
    13d
    Summary:Source
  53. [3.5]
    H5N1 bird flu found in raw cow milk in US (The Sun)
    13d
    Summary:Source
  54. [4.2]
    WHO concerned about rising bird flu cases, potential pandemic (New York Post )
    13d
    Summary:Source
  55. [2.2]
    Bird flu H5N1 found in raw milk, pasteurized milk safe (Daily Mail)
    13d
    Summary:Source
  56. [4.6]
    WHO concerned about H5N1 bird flu spread to humans (IFLScience)
    13d
    Summary:Source
  57. [3.6]
    Arkansas monitors bird flu, USDA reports cases in 8 states (Pine Bluff Commercial)
    13d
    Summary:Source
  58. [4.6]
    WHO warns of highly lethal avian influenza virus H5N1 (CNBCTV18)
    13d
    Summary:Source
  59. [5.4]
    Bird flu outbreak since 2020, affecting humans, requires global response (South China Morning Post)
    13d

    ScoresSource
  60. [4.0]
    WHO concerned about H5N1 bird flu spread to humans (The Irish Sun)
    13d
    Summary:Source
  61. [3.7]
    Bird flu detected in Texas, global concern rises (Irish Examiner)
    13d
    Summary:Source
  62. [5.4]
    WHO concerned about H5N1 bird flu spread to humans (The Hindu)
    13d

    ScoresSource
  63. [5.7]
    WHO warns of high mortality H5N1 bird flu (India Today)
    14d

    ScoresSource
  64. [5.5]
    WHO warns of lethal H5N1 bird flu, urges preparedness (The Guardian)
    14d

    ScoresSource
  65. [3.9]
    High mortality rate of H5N1 avian influenza emphasized (UN News)
    14d
    Summary:Source
  66. [5.1]
    WHO concerned about H5N1 bird flu spread to new species (Mint)
    14d

    ScoresSource
  67. [4.0]
    CDC updates avian flu guidance; no travel restrictions in place (Food Safety News)
    15d
    Summary:Source
  68. [4.1]
    H5N1 bird flu spreads to US dairy cows, concerns rise (Vox.com)
    16d
    Summary:Source
  69. [4.2]
    Avian flu detected in U.S. dairy cattle, Canadian monitoring (The Globe and Mail)
    16d
    Summary:Source
  70. [2.1]
    Highly pathogenic avian influenza detected in South Dakota dairy herd (Food Dive)
    17d
    Summary:Source
  71. [3.6]
    Bird flu in U.S. dairy cows; milk supply safe (Voice of America - VOA News)
    18d
    Summary:Source
  72. [2.9]
    Second U.S. human case of bird flu reported (Slate)
    19d
    Summary:Source
  73. [3.2]
    Bird flu in U.S. dairy cows poses low public risk (The Associated Press)
    19d
    Summary:Source
  74. [4.9]
    Preparation for bird flu outbreaks stresses surveillance and vigilance (CTV News Atlantic)
    20d
    Summary:Source
  75. [3.7]
    Avian influenza outbreaks prompt mass culling, impact poultry industry (The Guardian US)
    20d
    Summary:Source
  76. [2.8]
    US dairy farmers combat bird flu to protect livestock (XM)
    20d
    Summary:Source
  77. [4.4]
    Bird flu (avian influenza) poses global threat, affecting birds and humans (ABC News)
    20d
    Summary:Source
  78. [6.0]
    First US case of H5N1 avian flu in humans (WIRED)
    21d

    ScoresSource
  79. [4.1]
    Bird flu in cattle raises human transmission concerns (KERA News)
    21d
    Summary:Source
  80. [2.0]
    Health experts warn of bird flu in NYC park (New York Post )
    21d
    Summary:Source
  81. [2.7]
    Bird flu detected in wildlife and poultry, raising transmission concerns (Daily Mail)
    22d
    Summary:Source
  82. [3.4]
    US and Canada prepare for potential bird flu outbreak (CTV News)
    22d
    Summary:Source
  83. [2.4]
    Canada monitors bird flu, similar to U.S., with precautions (CTV News)
    22d
    Summary:Source
  84. [2.6]
    Avoid raw eggs, undercooked poultry, unpasteurized milk during bird flu (Irish Star)
    22d
    Summary:Source
  85. [4.7]
    Bird flu virus H5N1 found in NYC birds (The New York Times)
    23d
    Summary:Source
  86. [2.5]
    Cook steak well, avoid runny eggs due to bird flu (Daily Mail)
    23d
    Summary:Source
  87. [4.6]
    H5N1 cases in U.S. cattle, one human infection; Canada safe (CTV News)
    23d
    Summary:Source
  88. [3.3]
    21-year-old in Vietnam dies from H5N1 bird flu (The Sun)
    23d
    Summary:Source
  89. [5.5]
    H5N1 cases in U.S. cattle, one human infection reported (CTV News)
    23d

    ScoresSource
  90. [5.5]
    CDC confirms second US avian flu case, H5N1 spreading (ThePrint)
    23d

    ScoresSource
  91. [4.0]
    Low risk of H5N1 pandemic, global surveillance crucial (News18)
    23d
    Summary:Source
  92. [4.1]
    CDC: Low public bird flu risk, prepare for potential cases (CTV News)
    24d
    Summary:Source
  93. [3.0]
    H5N1 avian flu affects U.S. dairy cows, manageable situation (Food Institute Blog)
    24d
    Summary:Source
  94. [4.9]
    H5N1 bird flu outbreak in US sparks panic (Health shots)
    24d
    Summary:Source
  95. [5.0]
    CDC alerts on rare H5N1 transmission from cow to human (The Conversation Indonesia)
    24d

    ScoresSource
  96. [3.0]
    Highly contagious bird flu strain impacts US egg production (AzerNews.Az)
    24d
    Summary:Source
  97. [2.7]
    Highly contagious bird flu affecting US egg production, prices rising (WFXRtv.com)
    25d
    Summary:Source
  98. [2.7]
    Highly contagious bird flu impacting US egg production, prices rising (DC News Now | Washington, DC)
    25d
    Summary:Source
  99. [4.0]
    CDC alerts on bird flu in Texas dairy worker (The Hill)
    25d
    Summary:Source
  100. [4.9]
    USDA reports HPAI cases in cattle and hens (Business Insider)
    26d
    Summary:Source
  101. [2.2]
    Novonesis webinar: H5N1 Avian Influenza impact on dairy industry (Pork Magazine)
    26d
    Summary:Source
  102. [4.1]
    CDC alerts on H5N1 bird flu in cows, human infection (STAT)
    26d
    Summary:Source
  103. [4.4]
    CDC alerts on H5N1 avian flu in Texas farm worker (The Straits Times)
    26d
    Summary:Source
  104. [2.3]
    Bird flu outbreaks affect farms in six US states (Daily Mail)
    27d
    Summary:Source
  105. [4.0]
    Avian influenza affecting cows in multiple states, including Minnesota (KSTP)
    27d
    Summary:Source
  106. [3.1]
    Avian influenza infects dairy herds, enhance biosecurity measures (Food Dive)
    27d
    Summary:Source
  107. [4.1]
    Canadian dairy farmers warned about HPAI risk from U.S (Farmtario)
    27d
    Summary:Source
  108. [5.9]
    H5N1 case in US raises pandemic concerns (The Indian Express)
    27d

    ScoresSource
  109. [5.9]
    CDC confirms second US Avian Influenza case, pandemic concerns (The Indian Express)
    27d

    ScoresSource
  110. [5.8]
    H5N1 bird flu poses potential pandemic threat, experts warn (CNBCTV18)
    27d

    ScoresSource
  111. [6.5]
    Experts warn of potential deadly bird flu pandemic threat (Hindustan Times)
    27d

    ScoresSource
  112. [4.8]
    H5N1 bird flu outbreak in US, low public risk (PBS NewsHour)
    27d
    Summary:Source
  113. [5.1]
    Bird flu spreading in U.S. dairy herds, low human risk (The Straits Times)
    27d

    ScoresSource
  114. [5.8]
    Warning of potential H5N1 bird flu pandemic, deadlier than Covid (News18)
    28d

    ScoresSource
  115. [5.3]
    Rare H5N1 bird flu case in Texas raises pandemic concerns (New York Post )
    28d

    ScoresSource
  116. [6.4]
    Warning of global bird flu spread and human infection risk (The Straits Times)
    28d

    ScoresSource
  117. [6.4]
    Warning of bird flu spread to diverse species and regions (CTV News)
    28d

    ScoresSource
  118. [5.1]
    New H5N1 bird flu strain infects U.S. livestock (Livescience.com)
    28d

    ScoresSource
  119. [5.6]
    Avian Flu threat grows with second US human case (Mint)
    28d

    ScoresSource
  120. [5.4]
    Bird flu outbreak raises egg prices, affects poultry industry (Quartz)
    28d

    ScoresSource
  121. [3.7]
    Cal-Maine Foods culled birds due to avian influenza (Agriland)
    29d
    Summary:Source
  122. [4.6]
    Bird flu outbreaks in US poultry and dairy industries (The Guardian US)
    29d
    Summary:Source
  123. [3.5]
    Cal-Maine Foods paused production in Texas due to bird flu (The Manila Times)
    29d
    Summary:Source
  124. [4.5]
    Bird flu outbreaks impact poultry and humans in the US (The Washington Post)
    29d
    Summary:Source
  125. [4.4]
    Cal-Maine Foods shuts Texas plant due to bird flu (Voice of America - VOA News)
    29d
    Summary:Source
  126. [3.3]
    Cal-Maine Foods halts production due to bird flu outbreak (Marketscreener.com)
    29d
    Summary:Source
  127. [4.4]
    Texan dairy worker contracts highly pathogenic bird flu (The Hill)
    29d
    Summary:Source
  128. [3.0]
    Cal-Maine Foods halts egg production in Texas due to bird flu (NBC DFW)
    29d
    Summary:Source
  129. [5.5]
    Second U.S. human case of H5N1 bird flu reported (InsideClimate News)
    29d

    ScoresSource
  130. [3.6]
    US reports second bird flu case, cattle infected in multiple states (Agriland)
    30d
    Summary:Source
  131. [6.3]
    CDC monitors avian flu, warns of human transmission risk (The Australian Financial Review)
    30d

    ScoresSource
  132. [2.6]
    Human case of avian flu linked to infected cows (DAWN.com)
    30d
    Summary:Source
  133. [3.0]
    Avian influenza case in Texas, H5N1 strain, low public risk (Inquirer.net)
    30d
    Summary:Source
  134. [5.7]
    Low human health risk from bird flu in US (South China Morning Post)
    30d

    ScoresSource
  135. [4.7]
    One person in Texas diagnosed with bird flu (The New York Times)
    30d
    Summary:Source
  136. [4.9]
    Human case of avian flu linked to infected cows (XM)
    30d
    Summary:Source
  137. [3.9]
    Second human case of bird flu in Texas confirmed (The Washington Post)
    31d
    Summary:Source
  138. [2.3]
    Bird flu detected in Michigan dairy herd, low public health risk (WDIV ClickOnDetroit)
    32d
    Summary:Source
  139. [5.8]
    Highly virulent bird flu in dairy cows spreading across states (The Washington Post)
    33d

    ScoresSource
  140. [2.5]
    Bird flu in US cattle; 4 farms affected, no risk (ScienceAlert)
    35d
    Summary:Source
  141. [6.0]
    HPAI (H5N1) found in US cattle herds, raising concerns (ABC News)
    35d

    ScoresSource
  142. [4.1]
    HPAI H5N1 bird flu found in US cows (Ars Technica)
    36d
    Summary:Source
  143. [3.0]
    Bird flu found in U.S. dairy cows, low human risk (Livescience.com)
    36d
    Summary:Source
  144. [4.6]
    Bird flu found in US dairy cows, affecting milk production (The Guardian)
    37d
    Summary:Source
  145. [3.1]
    Avian flu found in milk from cattle, milk supply safe (CTV News)
    37d
    Summary:Source
  146. [2.8]
    Bird flu in cows not a threat to milk supply (The Associated Press)
    37d
    Summary:Source