Health News Health Officials Suspect Avian Flu After Large Number Of Wild Bird Deaths In Peel Region

Tests underway to determine cause of death for native duck potentially infected with avian flu

A wild endangered Hawaiian duck died from a presumptive case of avian influenza, the Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources said on Dec. 11. Read More

State agencies respond to third possible case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Hawaii

Three state agencies remain on alert after a third possible case of avian influenza was found in a wild bird, this time in an endangered native duck on Kauai.Preliminary testing performed by the ... Read More

First avian flu case detected on Kauai

Multiple state agencies are on alert after the first case of avian flu was found on Kauai in an endangered native duck that died at a wildlife refuge. The detection marks the third presumed case this ... Read More

Avian influenza confirmed in Galveston County birds; health officials urge public caution

There is no evidence of human-to-human transmission and the risk to the general public is low, however, health officials advised the public to stay cautious. Read More

Texas health alert | Potentially deadly bird flu poses threat to animals, including cats

Potentially deadly avian flu, or H5 bird flu, has been found in wild birds in all 50 states. Other animals, including cats and cows, are highly susceptible to it. Read More

Waterfowl migration an uncontrollable part of the avian flu spread in 2025

An avian health expert reflects on what a decrease in waterfowl immunity of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza means for the avian industry in Minnesota. Read More

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