Insights and Stories on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

May. 22, 2025 at 9:42 am CDT

Brazil began a 28-day bird flu observation period on Thursday which it hopes will show the country's chicken farms are free of the disease after local authorities said a farm where its first outbreak was detected had been fully disinfected.

By Ana Mano, Reuters, roberto-samora

May. 20, 2025 at 4:18 pm CDT

Countries, including China, will not accept chicken consignments in transit from Brazil following confirmation of the country's first bird flu outbreak, Brazilian meat lobby ABPA, which represents large food processors, said on Tuesday.

By Ana Mano, Reuters, roberto-samora

May. 1, 2025 at 3:43 pm CDT

The threat of H5N1 bird flu spreading to humans could spark another global pandemic, warned the Global Virus Network in a recent study calling for proactive measures to prevent widespread outbreaks.

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Apr. 29, 2025 at 4:41 pm CDT

The National Academy of Sciences has canceled a workshop on preventing human bird flu infections after being told to stop work on the event by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to an email sent to one of the workshop presenters and seen by Reuters.

By Reuters

Apr. 16, 2025 at 10:24 am CDT

The viruses that cause seasonal flu and bird flu are distinct but still closely related. Understanding their similarities and differences can help people protect themselves and their loved ones.

By The Conversation via Reuters Connect