Bird flu

After mass seabird death event, Australia warns of wider H5N1 bird flu threat

"Australians should expect to see more spread and larger numbers now of wildlife being affected," said Agriculture Minister Julie Collins.

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A test tube labelled "Bird Flu", eggs and a piece of paper in the colours of the Australian national flag are seen in this picture illustration, January 14, 2023.
Flu shot

Israel reports first bird flu outbreak in a year after disease detected in ducks in North

The outbreak, the first in a year in Israel, was detected in a flock of 2,000 ducks in the village of Sde Yaakov, causing the death of 90 birds, the Paris-based WOAH said.

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A biohazard sticker is seen as researchers work wearing protective suit during a press visit at the Institut Pasteur, where scientists work to monitor and prevent the spread of avian influenza, including the H7N9 bird flu virus, in Paris, France, November 24, 2025.

Early bird flu season brings sharp rise in cases in Europe and North America

The US has already culled about 8 million birds since September, a slight increase from last year, government data showed.

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Veterinarians vaccinate against bird flu

Washington State resident dies in first confirmed H5N5 bird flu case, health department says

The deceased was likely exposed to the flu by domestic poultry or wild birds, and public health officials state the risk to the general public remains low.

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H5N4 avian influenza detected in US for first time this season

The case comes as North America and Europe continue to suffer from what is being called the worst bird flu season on record.

OCTOBER 27, 2022ByTZVI JOFFRE
Chickens await vaccination against bird flu at the settlement Peredovoi 100 km (62 miles) from the Russia's southern city of Stavropol, March 11, 2006.

Bird flu hits TikTok-famous farm as outbreak continues nationwide

Over 47 million domesticated birds in 42 states have been affected in the US since the avian influenza outbreak began.

OCTOBER 18, 2022ByTZVI JOFFRE
A dead northern gannet is seen near a beach in Pleumeur-Bodou as the Sept-Iles archipelago bird reserve is affected by a severe epidemic of bird flu, off the coast of Perros-Guirec in Brittany, France, September 6, 2022

Dolphin, porpoise found infected with bird flu for first time

Multiple land and sea mammals have been found infected with avian influenza in the recent bird flu outbreak, the largest ever recorded in Europe.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022ByTZVI JOFFRE
A sign warns about the avian influenza in an area of Randers, Denmark November 17, 2020

Agriculture Ministry prepares for arrival of H5N1 strain bird flu

In the event that the disease reaches poultry in Israel, the Ministry of Agriculture in cooperation with the Ministries of Health, Defense, The Environment and the Nature and Parks Authority.

AUGUST 17, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A sign at the edge of an exclusion zone warns of the closure of a footpath after an outbreak of bird flu in the village of Upham in southern England, February 3, 2015.

Avian influenza continues to spread in North America, Europe

Over 40 million cases have been found in poultry in 36 states in the US.

JUNE 26, 2022ByTZVI JOFFRE
A sign warns about the avian influenza in an area of Randers, Denmark November 17, 2020

Bird flu outbreak continues to spread in UK, North America

Thousands of birds have died in recent weeks in the US, Canada and the UK, sparking international concern.

JUNE 12, 2022ByTZVI JOFFRE
Chickens await vaccination against bird flu at the settlement Peredovoi 100 km (62 miles) from the Russia's southern city of Stavropol, March 11, 2006.

Two birds infected with H5N8 bird flu found in Israel

Last winter, an outbreak of H5N1 bird flu spread throughout Israel.

MAY 29, 2022ByTZVI JOFFRE
Workers in protective gear seen in Moshav Givat Yoav, in northern Israel, December 29, 2021, following an outbreak of avian influenza

Bird flu: How is North America's largest-ever outbreak spreading? - study

“There's reason to expect this virus is here to stay, and it's not going to disappear."

MAY 22, 2022ByTZVI JOFFRE
Chickens await vaccination against bird flu at the settlement Peredovoi 100 km (62 miles) from the Russia's southern city of Stavropol, March 11, 2006.

Rare upsurge in bird flu makes for worst-ever crisis in France

The H5N1 virus has spread rapidly in the Pays de la Loire region since last month and hit Brittany mid-March, further up the Atlantic coast. The two regions are France's largest poultry producers.

APRIL 11, 2022ByREUTERS
A closed road leading to a chicken farm is seen after an outbreak of bird flu in the village of Upham in southern England February 3, 2015.

Egg prices continue to rise amid ongoing bird flu outbreak

Over 17 million birds have died or been culled due to the bird flu outbreak in the US.

APRIL 3, 2022ByTZVI JOFFRE
A closed road leading to a chicken farm is seen after an outbreak of bird flu in the village of Upham in southern England February 3, 2015.