Bird Flu: News
06 Jun 2024
MexicoFirst human death from bird flu strain reported in Mexico
The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed the first human death caused by the H5N2 bird flu strain.
24 May 2024
KeralaAvian flu outbreak hits government-run poultry farm in Kerala
An outbreak of avian flu (H5N1 strain) has been confirmed at a state-run regional poultry farm in Manarcad, Kottayam district, Kerala.
23 May 2024
MichiganUS: 2nd human bird flu case linked to cows reported
The health authorities in the United States have confirmed a second case of bird flu in a human, following the first case reported less than two months ago.
03 Jun 2023
World Health OrganizationMore contagious bird flu virus poses global pandemic risk: Experts
Scientists warned that the H5N1 virus that caused record cases of bird flu or avian influenza in birds across the world is changing rapidly and can cause a global pandemic, AFP reported.
05 Apr 2023
Health & WellnessH5N1 bird flu: Current situation, symptoms, precautions
Over the past year, the bird flu, or avian flu virus H1N5 has spread worldwide, resulting in the deaths of more than 200 million birds.
30 Mar 2023
ChileChile reports first case of bird flu in human
A 53-year-old man in Chile has been diagnosed with bird flu, the country's first case, the Health Ministry reported on Wednesday. The man was suffering from severe influenza symptoms but was in stable condition.
19 Jan 2023
FoodEgg shortage in Maharashtra: Try these protein sources instead
According to reports, India's Maharashtra and the US have been witnessing a shortage in the supply of eggs.
27 Apr 2022
World Health OrganizationChina reports first human case of H3N8 bird flu
China has confirmed the first human infection with the H3N8 strain of avian flu in the Henan province.
07 Oct 2021
Animal RightsTips to take good care of your pet birds
Having birds as pets can be quite different compared to dogs and cats. They are undoubtedly gorgeous, but taking care of birds can be challenging.
01 Jun 2021
ChinaChina reports first human case of H10N3 bird flu
China on Tuesday reported the first case of human infection involving the H10N3 strain of bird flu.
02 Apr 2021
DelhiCOVID-19 effect: Deaths at Delhi Zoo fall to three-year low
The Delhi Zoo recorded 125 animal deaths in 2020-21, the lowest in the last three years.
10 Feb 2021
DelhiBird flu resurfaces in Delhi zoo; seven samples return positive
A confirmed case of bird flu has been reported from the National Zoological Park, or the Delhi Zoo, located in the National Capital.
20 Jan 2021
DelhiOver 1,200 bird deaths reported in Delhi amid bird-flu situation
Over 1,200 bird deaths have been reported in Delhi in the last 15 days amid the avian influenza situation there, officials said on Wednesday.
14 Jan 2021
Delhi GovernmentNo bird flu detected in poultry birds in Delhi
The Delhi Animal Husbandry Unit on Thursday confirmed that avian influenza, or bird flu, hasn't been detected in the poultry birds in the national capital.
13 Jan 2021
DelhiEat poultry product cooked at high temperature: Delhi government
The Delhi Health Department on Wednesday issued an advisory in view of bird flu cases in the city, asking people not to panic and follow a set of dos and don'ts, including not consuming half-cooked chicken, half-boiled or half-fried eggs.
11 Jan 2021
HaryanaDelhi, eight other states confirm bird flu, key meeting today
Delhi has become the ninth state to confirm bird flu, sparking worries among authorities, and prompting the decision to close Sanjay Lake for visitors.
