Scientists warn that bird flu infections in household pets could create new pathway for human transmission after cases spiked ...

The order came after seven cases of bird flu were found in poultry during routine inspections of live bird markets in the New York City boroughs of the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens.

This has happened before—back in 2016, a different strain of bird flu swept through shelters in New York City, infecting many animals. Looking forward, Coleman’s team plans to study how common ...

There are no confirmed cases of cat-to-human transmission for this particular strain of bird flu, although in 2016, the outbreak of a different strain among cats in New York City animal shelters did ...

Of particular concern, she said, is the potential for the virus to enter animal shelters, which could cause large outbreaks potentially involving people, similar to or worse than what happened in New ...

The first death caused by H5N1 bird flu was reported in January 2025. Some believe the virus could eventually pose a ...

2024 — Influenza or flu virus remains infectious in refrigerated raw milk for up to five days, according to a new study. The findings come at a time when outbreaks of bird flu -- a different ...

“Avian flu has been spreading to other animals, and there have been cases of human transmission in other states and provinces,” he added. The health unit has created a short video, posted on ...

H5N1 bird flu, prevalent in U.S. wild birds, has caused increasing outbreaks in poultry and dairy cows, leading to 70 human cases and one death since 2024. Experts are divided on the pandemic ...

As birds spread across the skies this spring, scientists have issued a warning: the ongoing spread of bird flu among animals could put humans at risk. The alert comes just weeks after the world's ...

As the dairy industry moves into the second year of combating H5N1, maintaining momentum and commitment to biosecurity ...