1st H5N1 bird flu case confirmed in San Mateo backyard flock

San Mateo County cat diagnosed with bird flu as CDC deletes evidence on possible feline-human transmission
San Mateo County public health officials reported finding H5N1 bird flu in a pet cat and a backyard poultry flock.
First H5N1 bird flu case confirmed in San Mateo backyard flock
The discovery of bird flu in the San Mateo backyard flock prompted health officials to remind people to take biosecurity measures.
Bird flu confirmed in Rockland; H5N1 suspected in other dead geese found in Spring Valley
Bird flu is widespread in wild birds worldwide and is causing outbreaks in poultry and dairy cows with several recent human cases.
Multiple instances of bird flu found in San Mateo County
H5N1, known as bird flu, has been found in San Mateo County this week, according to state and local health officials. San Mateo County officials said Thursday that bird flu was found in a stray cat in Half Moon Bay.
Stray cat tests positive for bird flu in San Mateo County
A stray cat in San Mateo County recently tested positive for bird flu, officials said Thursday. The case is not related to an H5N1 incident involving a backyard poultry flock in San Mateo, according to the county executive’s office.
Bird flu detected in cat in San Mateo County; county urges caution
After bird flu was detected in a stray cat in Half Moon Bay this week, health officials in San Mateo County are urging pet owners to contact a veterinarian if their pet shows any symptoms of the virus.
CDC Weekly Report Back After 2-Week Halt But No H5N1 Bird Flu Info
For the first time since 1952, publication of the CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report was halted. It returned on Feb.
Bird flu has caused growing problems for the last year. Here's what we know so far.
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Officials say bird flu likely widespread in the state. What we know about the H5N1 virus
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New guidance issued on testing for avian flu
Two state health departments have issued new guidance on testing for the bird flu, following a CDC advisory, even as it says ...
Where has the bird flu spread across the US? See map as virus continues to wreak havoc
More than 156 million chickens, ducks, turkeys and other fowl have been slaughtered across the United States since the outbreak began in January 2022. One person has been killed.
Should we be worried about bird flu, the 'unpredictable shape-shifter?'
Bird flu has decimated poultry flocks and infected cattle herds. The risk to humans is currently low, but that could easily ...