Philippines Bans Poultry from South Dakota Amid Bird Flu

Manila: The Philippines has taken immediate action to protect its poultry industry from the spread of bird flu. On Thursday, the Philippine Department of Agriculture issued a temporary ban on the import of birds and poultry products from the U.S. state of South Dakota. This decision follows the outbreak of avian influenza in the state. …

US Allocates $306 Million for Bird Flu Preparedness and Monitoring

The United States has taken a significant step in combating bird flu by allocating $306 million to enhance monitoring and preparedness efforts. With recent cases emerging among dairy farm workers and the first severe human case reported in Louisiana, this funding aims to strengthen public health responses and prevent potential outbreaks. Rising Concern Over Bird …

First Severe Bird Flu Case Reported in the US, CDC Confirms

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed the first severe bird flu case in the U.S., raising concerns about public health. The patient, a resident of Louisiana, contracted the H5N1 bird flu after exposure to sick and dead birds in backyard flocks. This marks the first U.S. case linked to such exposure, …

Canada Reports First Human Case of Bird Flu

Canada has confirmed its first human case of bird flu after a teenager in British Columbia tested positive for the H5 avian virus. Health authorities are investigating how the teenager contracted the virus. It is believed to have come from contact with infected birds or animals. The teenager is receiving treatment at a children’s hospital. …

Britain Raises Bird Flu Risk to Medium Amid New Outbreaks

The British government has increased the bird flu risk level from low to medium. This change came after detecting the virus in several wild birds during the autumn season. The government posted this update on its website on Thursday This outbreak, officially known as highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), continues to spread. Recently, the virus …

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