The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Monday it has ended its emergency response for H5N1 bird flu, owing to a decline in animal infections and no reports of human cases since February.
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US CDC ends emergency bird flu response as infections decline
Brazil poised to declare itself bird flu ‘free,’ state official says
Brazil is ready to declare the country free of the bird flu virus on commercial flocks, Edivilson Brum, the head of Rio Grande do Sul state’s agriculture department, said on Wednesday in a statement.
Embattled B.C. ostriches a human health risk says epidemiologist
Universal Ostrich Farm’s bid to save flock from CFIA cull has drawn international attention
An embattled British Columbia ostrich flock remains a significant risk to human health, an epidemiologist says.
Hong Kong suspends exports from Manitoba region due to bird flu
Hong Kong has suspended poultry imports from Manitoba’s RM of Wallace-Woodworth due to bird flu cases in the area, despite lack of poultry imports from Canada
Hong Kong has nixed poultry shipments from the RM of Wallace due to bird flu cases in the area, despite lack of poultry imports from Canada
Bird flu update: Study warns H5N1 could spark pandemic, urges preparation
The threat of H5N1 bird flu spreading to humans could spark another global pandemic, warned the Global Virus Network in a recent study calling for proactive measures to prevent widespread outbreaks.
How bird flu differs from seasonal flu − an infectious disease researcher explains
The viruses that cause seasonal flu and bird flu are distinct but still closely related. Understanding their similarities and differences can help people protect themselves and their loved ones.
U.S. playing with bird flu fire
Good disease management is also good trade management, keeping markets open
Controversial comments from U.S. top officials do nothing to reassure American poultry trading partners that bird flu in the country is under control.
Mexico reports first human death from H5N1 bird flu
Mexico on Tuesday logged its first human death from H5N1 avian influenza, a three-year-old girl in the northern state of Coahuila, according to the state's health minister.
Mexico reports first human case of H5N1 bird flu
Mexico has detected its first human case of H5N1 avian influenza, also known as bird flu, the health ministry said on Friday.
U.S. FDA suspends program to improve bird flu testing due to staff cuts
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is suspending efforts to improve its bird flu testing of milk, cheese and pet food due to massive staff cuts at the agency, according to an email seen by Reuters and a source familiar with the situation.
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