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Health officials confirm 2 human cases of bird flu in AZ: Here's what to know

Despite Arizona reporting two probable human cases of bird flu, health officials say that the risk to the public is very low. Arizona health officials announced on Dec. 6 that two workers in Pinal ... Read More

Bird flu surges among poultry amid a scaled back federal response

As birds fly south for the winter, they're carrying with them some unwelcome cargo: the H5N1 virus, or bird flu. In the past 30 days, the virus has struck 66 poultry flocks, leading to the deaths of ... Read More

Bird flu hits 48 percent fatality rate in humans

The Pan American Health Organization is reporting another human death from the bird flu. As of August, there have been 76 human cases and two deaths in five countries in the Americas, according to the ... Read More

Latest AZ bird flu cases: Maricopa County zoo animals dead, virus also in Coconino County

Maricopa and Coconino counties reported new cases of bird flu, health officials announced Wednesday adding that some infected animals at Wildlife World Zoo had died from the virus. Officials at the ... Read More

Bird flu detected again in Ottawa County, officials say

Bird flu has been detected in another Michigan flock, state officials said Friday. Highly pathogenic avian influenza was found in a backyard flock in Ottawa County, the Michigan Department of ... Read More

Bird flu cases detected in SWVA, officials warn local farmers

Bird flu cases are emerging in Virginia’s vulture population, raising concerns about potential spread to domestic poultry, officials said. A recent case has been confirmed in Wythe County, and ... Read More