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US requires bird flu tests for dairy cattle moving between states: The U.S. government will require dairy cattle moving between states to be tested for bird flu ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-requires-bird-flu-tests-any-cattle-moving-interstate-commerce-2024-04-24/
Fragments of bird flu virus genome found in pasteurized milk, FDA says: The test cannot tell if the virus is live. FDA still considers milk supply safe.
arstechnica.com/uncategorized/2024/04/fda-finds-genetic-traces-of-bird-flu-virus-in-pasteurized-milk/
Quick Glance: Key Insights on Bird Flu-Traced Milk Safety
- FDA confirms traces of bird flu in milk, but emphasizes low public risk.
- Although genetic material of the virus was found in milk, tests show no infectious or live form.
- Authorities have not conducted specific studies on bird flu inactivation in cow's milk through pasteurization.
- Experts stress that milk with bird flu traces is safe as long as it is pasteurized and sourced from infected cows.
As bird flu spreads in cows, here are 4 big questions scientists are trying to answer
npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/04/26/1247479100/bird-avian-flu-cows-cattle-milk-virus-unanswered-questions
Quick Glance: Unanswered Inquiries Regarding Advancing Avian Flu in U.S. Cows
- The advancing spread of avian flu in U.S. dairy cattle continues to raise numerous questions. Scientists emphasize the minimal risk to humans, but uncertainties persist regarding the dissemination and impact of the virus.
- Despite confirming the virus in nine states and over 30 herds, the actual scope of spread remains ambiguous due to insufficient testing.
- Researchers express concerns about potential public health implications, the infectivity of the virus in milk, and its transmission. Only one human infection has been officially recorded amid the ongoing outbreak.
- Experts hold differing views on the human risks as the virus persists among cows. The mutation possibility poses a potential threat to human health.
Dairy cattle must be tested for bird flu before moving between states, agriculture officials say
apnews.com/article/bird-flu-avian-influenza-h5n1-hpai-60ce37b87616995fee5ec7faead37dde
Scientists say USDA is sharing too little data too slowly on H5N1 flu: When the US Department of Agriculture announced late Sunday that it had publicly posted ...
cnn.com/2024/04/23/health/h5n1-usda-gisaid-genetic-sequences/
US government will require more testing, tracking of bird flu in dairy cows: The US Department of Agriculture said Wednesday that it is issuing a federal order ...
cnn.com/2024/04/24/health/tracking-bird-flu-dairy-cows/
More than 150 people in West Virginia exposed to measles: Health officials : The first case of measles since 2009 was recently identified in the state.
abcnews.go.com/Health/150-people-west-virginia-exposed-measles-health-officials/story
What to know about bird flu and milk: Outbreaks can spread rapidly and can cause significant illness and death among poultry, but the virus is rare in humans.
axios.com/2024/04/02/bird-flu-virus-threat
Quick Glance: Bird Flu Detected in Dairy Worker in Texas
- A dairy worker in Texas is being treated for bird flu, marking the second human case in the US caused by a highly virulent virus that recently affected dairy cows in five states, officials confirmed.
- The case raises concerns among health experts about human-to-human transmission and the potential for the virus to evolve, emphasizing the need for proactive measures by US policymakers to prevent a possible pandemic.
- Experts are closely monitoring the situation as the virus spreads among cattle in multiple states, indicating possible cow-to-cow transmission.
- The CDC and other agencies are vigilant, with ongoing investigations and vaccine development efforts to address the evolving strain of bird flu that poses a risk to both human and animal health.
Bird flu viral fragments found in pasteurised milk — US officials: WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — US health authorities said Tuesday they had discovered ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/23/bird-flu-viral-fragments-found-pasteurised-milk-us-officials/
Respiratory syncytial virus, few Covid-19 cases and H1N1 viruses attributed to recent flu-like symptoms: NICD
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times-daily/news/2024-04-24-respiratory-syncytial-virus-few-covid-19-cases-and-h1n1-viruses-attributed-to-recent-flu-like-symptoms-nicd/
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Bird flu virus found in pasteurized milk, though officials maintain supply is safe
nbcnews.com/health/health-news/bird-flu-virus-found-pasteurized-milk-though-officials-maintain-supply-rcna149084
Bird flu in humans: Experts say minimal risk despite traces found in cow milk: The discovery of traces of the bird flu virus in pasteurised cow milk in the ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/25/bird-flu-in-humans-experts-say-minimal-risk-despite-traces-found-in-cow-milk
Concern grows as bird flu spreads further in US cows: 32 herds in 8 states: Experts say the US is not sharing as much data on the outbreak as it should.
arstechnica.com/science/2024/04/concern-grows-as-bird-flu-spreads-further-in-us-cows-32-herds-in-8-states/
Bird flu outbreaks: WHO weighs in on public health risk: The current overall public health risk posed by the H5N1 bird flu virus is low, the World Health ...
ctvnews.ca/health/bird-flu-outbreaks-who-weighs-in-on-public-health-risk-1.6863376
US bird flu outbreak in dairy herds monitored by Government: There is currently no evidence that the H5N1 is circulating in British cows but UK authorities and ...
inews.co.uk/news/politics/us-bird-flu-outbreak-uk-government-3028080
WHO says bird flu risk currently low, asks countries to remain vigilant: The current overall public health risk posed by the H5N1 bird flu virus is low ...
reuters.com/world/who-says-public-health-risk-posed-by-bird-flu-virus-is-low-2024-04-26/
Florida dolphin found with highly pathogenic avian flu: Report: The case of a Florida bottlenose dolphin found with highly pathogenic avian influenza virus ...
phys.org/news/2024-04-florida-dolphin-highly-pathogenic-avian.html
Bird flu concerns over U.S. dairy cattle growing. Here’s what to know - National | Globalnews.ca
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How bird flu spreads to cattle and impacts the industry: Dairy farms facing an outbreak will have economic losses from caring for sick animals and the temporary ...
fastcompany.com/91114056/bird-flu-spreads-to-cattle-milk-industry-farmers-impact
Bird flu cattle outbreak feels like 2020, former surgeon general warns: H5N1 avian flu virus is spreading in cattle herds. Former surgeon general Jerome Adams ...
businessinsider.com/bird-flu-cattle-outbreak-repeat-mistakes-former-surgeon-general-warning-2024-4
NHS Covid jab update for those most at risk from virus: Moves ahead of possible Covid spike over the summer
gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/health/nhs-issues-urgent-covid-jab-9245839
How bird flu is shaping people’s lives: A conversation with Katherine J. Wu about the disease sweeping through animals and raising food-safety questions
theatlantic.com/newsletters/archive/2024/04/how-bird-flu-is-shaping-peoples-lives/678179/
Human papilloma viruses (HPV): Where does vaccination fatigue come from? : Human papilloma viruses (HPV) can cause cancer. There is a vaccination against it ...
saarbruecker-zeitung.de/saarland/humane-papillom-viren-hpv-woher-kommt-die-impfmuedigkeit_aid-111301193
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Milk safety: Here is what the latest bird flu developments mean: In the midst of a rash of bird flu infections in cattle across the U.S., the Food and Drug ...
ajc.com/news/business/is-my-milk-safe-to-drink-in-this-birdflu-outbreak/BMEESGGNIZGWDGZZ3DPUHOXLGA/
As bird flu spreads in cows, more surveillance is needed, health officials say: Milk needs better monitoring, WHO says after virus remnants are found in U.S ...
marketwatch.com/story/as-bird-flu-spreads-in-dairy-cows-more-surveillance-is-needed-health-officials-say-0c371231
Global spread of bird flu fuels fears of human contamination: The World Health Organization's chief scientist has expressed his 'enormous concern' as the number ...
lemonde.fr/en/environment/article/2024/04/24/bird-flu-global-spread-of-the-virus-fuels-fears-of-human-contamination_6669359_114.html
Bird flu viral fragments found in pasteurized milk: US officials: US health authorities said Tuesday they had discovered fragments of bird flu virus in the ...
news.abs-cbn.com/world/2024/4/24/bird-flu-viral-fragments-found-in-pasteurized-milk-us-officials-1044
Bird Flu Virus Remnants Found In U.S. Milk Supply—FDA Says Milk Remains Safe: A large outbreak of bird flu in dairy cows as reported late last month.
forbes.com/sites/antoniopequenoiv/2024/04/23/bird-flu-virus-remnants-found-in-us-milk-supply-fda-says-milk-remains-safe/
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