Insights and Stories on High Path Avian Influenza

Aug. 13, 2024 at 11:57 am CDT

The U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Tuesday it will expand bird-flu testing of beef entering the food supply as part of its response to the ongoing outbreak among dairy cattle, adding that U.S. beef and dairy products remain safe to consume.

By Leah Douglas, Reuters

Aug. 1, 2024 at 1:55 pm CDT

A study posted online on Wednesday suggested that there are more farmworkers infected with bird flu than what has been reported.

By Adam Peleshaty

Jul. 30, 2024 at 1:32 pm CDT

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Tuesday it plans to spend $10 million to curb farm worker bird flu infections, including $5 million for seasonal flu vaccines, as part of its efforts to avoid further spread and mutation of the virus.

By Leah Douglas and Julie Steenhuysen, Reuters

Jul. 18, 2024 at 5:03 pm CDT

The spread of bird flu among poultry and dairy farms has heightened some health experts' concerns that the process of killing and disposing of poultry infected with the virus may pose a risk to humans and livestock.

By Leah Douglas, Reuters

Jul. 16, 2024 at 10:54 am CDT

Colorado workers who contracted bird flu were working during extreme heat and under large fans, factors that made wearing protective equipment difficult and potentially contributed to their infections, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Tuesday.

By Leah Douglas and Julie Steenhuysen/Reuters