Bird Flu
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WHO confirms first human death from Bird Flu in Mexico
World | June 06, 2024 6:50 ISTThe World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed the first human death from bird flu in Mexico, involving a 59-year-old individual with underlying health conditions who died in April. The source of exposure remains unknown.
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Bird Flu Outbreak: Foods to eat and avoid, safety precautions and more
Health | April 30, 2024 16:08 ISTStay informed on the latest bird flu outbreak updates with these dietary precautions, safety measures, and more to safeguard your health. Know which foods to include and avoid to minimise risk and stay healthy amidst the current situation.
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Jharkhand: Govt issues Bird Flu alert after cases reported in state-run poultry farm | India TV News
News | April 25, 2024 19:01 ISTJharkhand government issued a warning following the detection of bird flu cases at a state-operated poultry farm in Ranchi, an official said on Wednesday. A total of 2,196 birds, including 1,745 chickens, were euthanized at the Regional Poultry Farm, Hotwar, according to an official.
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Avian Flu outbreak in Ranchi: Know causes, symptoms and prevention tips of H5N1 flu
Health | April 25, 2024 16:10 ISTThe World Health Organization (WHO) has classified avian flu as a potential pandemic threat due to its ability to mutate and potentially spread rapidly among humans. However, ongoing research is crucial in monitoring the virus and developing effective vaccines to prevent future outbreaks.
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Bird Flu alert in Jharkhand after cases reported in state-run poultry farm, 2,196 birds culled
India | April 24, 2024 23:20 ISTAvian influenza, commonly called bird flu, is an infectious viral disease of birds (especially wild water fowl such as ducks and geese).
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US: Second human-infected bird flu case found after Texas man comes in contact with sick cows
World | April 03, 2024 9:54 ISTAccording to federal health officials, the human case in Texas marks the first known instance globally of a person catching this version of bird flu from a mammal.
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Jharkhand: Bird flue detected in 9-month-old baby
India | August 18, 2023 23:21 ISTThe baby, a resident of Jharkhand’s Ramgarh district, was admitted to RIMS with symptoms of fever, cough and respiratory problems.
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China records first H3N8 bird flu death I Should India need to worry?
World | April 12, 2023 9:14 ISTNotably, the virus was first traced in North American waterfowl in 2002. It is known to infect horses, dogs and seals.
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As Bird flu cases rise, will it turn into the next pandemic like Covid?
Health | March 21, 2023 22:00 ISTA new type of bird flu called H5N1 is spreading among wild birds and other animals like minks, badgers, pigs, and bears. People are wondering if it will also start affecting humans.
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WHO warns about Bird Flu; know symptoms and preventive measures for avian influenza
Health | February 13, 2023 14:32 ISTWHO said that bird flu is a zoonotic virus, so at present, the risk of its spread is high in animals. However, one needs to take it seriously as the early strains of coronavirus were also zoonotic and we all saw how it turned into a pandemic.
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Kerala: Bird flu outbreak in state-run poultry farm kills 1800 birds
India | January 12, 2023 11:18 ISTKerala: As initial tests indicated the outbreak of bird flu, the samples were sent to the high-security lab in Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) for accurate diagnosis which confirmed avian influenza, a government statement said.
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US reports first case of human bird flu in Colorado. Should you be worried?
World | April 30, 2022 1:00 ISTThe CDC said it has tracked the health of more than 2,500 people who have been exposed to H5N1 virus-infected birds but that this was the only confirmed case to date.
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China reports first human case of H3N8 bird flu; 4-year-old found infected
World | April 27, 2022 8:54 ISTA four-year-old boy was found to have been infected with the virus after developing several symptoms including fever.
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Bihar: Bird flu scare in Supaul after samples test positive
India | April 15, 2022 7:09 ISTDivisional Forest Officer, Supaul, Sunil Kumar Sharan said that more than four dozen birds, including crows, ducks, chickens, and other birds were found dead in mysterious circumstances in Chapkahi village under Sadar police station on Mar 31.
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Maharashtra: After Thane, bird flu detected at poultry farm in Palghar
India | February 20, 2022 10:36 ISTThe outbreak of bird flu in Vasai has raised concerns among poultry traders. Last week large numbers of chicken died in different parts of the city.
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Maharashtra: After Thane, bird flu detected at poultry farm in Palghar
India | February 20, 2022 8:22 ISTMore than 415 chicken died suddenly in three days in Arnala, Bhandar Ali, Agashi and Wagholi areas of Virar. The samples of dead chicken have been sent to the Pune Medical College.
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Airborne bird flu detected in Alappuzha, Kerala. Do humans need to be concerned? Read here
India | December 09, 2021 16:37 ISTAuthorities confirmed that the reports have come from the Bhopal-based lab of the National Institute of High-Security Animal Diseases where the samples have tested positive for H5N1 influenza virus.
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Jodhpur confirms 2 cases of bird flu after over 180 Kurja birds found dead
India | November 14, 2021 9:48 ISTThe District Collector held an emergency meeting with the forest officers and directed them to take necessary steps to deal with it
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China reports 3 more human cases of H5N6 bird flu as fresh COVID cases continue to rise
World | October 30, 2021 19:42 ISTH5N6 bird flu is known to cause severe illness in humans of all ages and has killed nearly half of those infected, according to WHO.
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11-yr-old boy dies of bird flu; PETA holds meat industry responsible for spread of zoonotic diseases
India | August 06, 2021 22:01 ISTIn an official statement, PETA India said the lives of not only chickens, but of children can also be lost due to zoonotic diseases, while reiterating that vegetarian diets must be fully embraced.
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