Emerging in Alaska, dominant H5N1 strain spread continent-wide through migratory birds
An international group of scientists mapped the spread of the current dominant strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza ...
First continent-wide map of dominant avian influenza strain explains its spread
Scientists provided the most complete view of bird flu's spread through wild bird populations across North America, explaining how the dominant strain advanced, maintaining the risk of human ...
The Hofstra Chronicle
Sightings of infected birds alarm students
On March 23, Hofstra University junior and computer science major Devin Peters uploaded a post on the anonymous forum ...
WBAL-TV
Eggs for Easter cost much less in the US than last year. A look at the numbers
U.S. egg prices have fallen 60% from last year’s record highs, making it easier for consumers to fill their Easter baskets and Passover Seder plates.Video above: Children participate in the White ...
The Conversation
First European case of H9N2 bird flu reported in Italy – what you need to know
The first human case of H9N2 influenza virus (bird flu) has been reported in Europe. A human infection was recorded by the Italian Ministry of Health on March 25, 2026. As an influenza virologist, I ...
SFGate
Deadly virus first detected in Bay Area park found in Central California
On Thursday, UC Davis’ Institute for Pandemic Insights reported a case of HPAI H5N1 was confirmed in a dead California sea lion found on a beach in San Luis Obispo. The animal was approximately one to ...
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San Luis Obispo County reports first case of bird flu in a marine mammal
For the first time, a dead sea lion found in San Luis Obispo County has tested positive for H5N1, commonly known as bird flu. The animal was reportedly found on Morro Strand State Beach. San Luis ...
News Medical
Study explores airborne bird flu decay in livestock environments
Discovering how the bird flu virus degrades in the air around livestock and how engineering solutions can effect that degradation quickly and efficiently are core aims of a new University of Michigan ...
WLWT
Truck carrying bird flu-positive dead birds overturns, shuts down Indiana interstate
Residents were asked to avoid the area in northern Indiana after a truck transporting dead animals rolled over, shutting down the interstate.The interstate was shut down while first responders and ...
NJ.com
N.J.’s majestic bald eagles are facing an unexpected threat from bird flu
The number of bald eagle nests in New Jersey last year declined and bird flu may be to blame. New Jersey documented 251 active bald eagle nests in 2025, a 5% decrease from the previous year’s record ...