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H5N9 Avian Influenza Outbreak in California Leads to Mass Culling
A highly pathogenic H5N9 avian influenza strain caused a significant outbreak at a California duck farm starting November 23, 2024, leading to the culling of over 118,000 birds; this is the first time H5N9 has caused severe disease in American poultry.
H5N9 Avian Influenza Outbreak in California Leads to Mass Culling
A highly pathogenic H5N9 avian influenza strain caused a significant outbreak at a California duck farm starting November 23, 2024, leading to the culling of over 118,000 birds; this is the first time H5N9 has caused severe disease in American poultry.
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16% Bias Score
HPAI Outbreak Hits Georgia Poultry Farm, Prompting State-Wide Response
Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected at a commercial poultry producer in Elbert County, Georgia, impacting approximately 45,000 broiler breeders; this is the first such case in a commercial operation since 2022, prompting quarantines and halting poultry exhibitions and sales.
HPAI Outbreak Hits Georgia Poultry Farm, Prompting State-Wide Response
Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected at a commercial poultry producer in Elbert County, Georgia, impacting approximately 45,000 broiler breeders; this is the first such case in a commercial operation since 2022, prompting quarantines and halting poultry exhibitions and sales.
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36% Bias Score
Third US Bird Flu Case with Unknown Source Raises Surveillance Concerns
A child in San Francisco is the third confirmed US bird flu case with an unknown infection source, raising concerns about potential underreporting as the CDC confirms 67 cases nationwide since April 2024, mostly linked to infected livestock; health officials stress the risk to the general public rem...
Third US Bird Flu Case with Unknown Source Raises Surveillance Concerns
A child in San Francisco is the third confirmed US bird flu case with an unknown infection source, raising concerns about potential underreporting as the CDC confirms 67 cases nationwide since April 2024, mostly linked to infected livestock; health officials stress the risk to the general public rem...
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40% Bias Score
Avian Influenza Devastates US Egg Market, Causing Shortages and Price Spikes
Avian influenza killed 17.2 million egg-laying hens in late 2024, causing widespread egg shortages and price increases (up to $4.33 per dozen) across the US, with recovery expected in six to nine months due to the time needed to replace flocks and the continued spread of the virus exacerbated by ext...
Avian Influenza Devastates US Egg Market, Causing Shortages and Price Spikes
Avian influenza killed 17.2 million egg-laying hens in late 2024, causing widespread egg shortages and price increases (up to $4.33 per dozen) across the US, with recovery expected in six to nine months due to the time needed to replace flocks and the continued spread of the virus exacerbated by ext...
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24% Bias Score
H5N1 Avian Influenza: Global Concerns Rise Amidst First US Human Death and Growing Mammalian Infections
Hundreds of human deaths from H5N1 avian influenza globally, including the first US case last week, raise concerns as the virus spreads among US cows, prompting experts to warn of insufficient government response and potential pandemic risks.
H5N1 Avian Influenza: Global Concerns Rise Amidst First US Human Death and Growing Mammalian Infections
Hundreds of human deaths from H5N1 avian influenza globally, including the first US case last week, raise concerns as the virus spreads among US cows, prompting experts to warn of insufficient government response and potential pandemic risks.
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40% Bias Score
First US Death from H5N1 Bird Flu Raises Transmissibility Concerns
The US recorded its first death from H5N1 bird flu in a Louisiana patient over 65 with underlying health conditions who was exposed to backyard and wild birds in mid-December; although the risk to the general public remains low, the virus's mutation raises concerns.
First US Death from H5N1 Bird Flu Raises Transmissibility Concerns
The US recorded its first death from H5N1 bird flu in a Louisiana patient over 65 with underlying health conditions who was exposed to backyard and wild birds in mid-December; although the risk to the general public remains low, the virus's mutation raises concerns.
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36% Bias Score
Long Island's Last Duck Farm Euthanizes 100,000 Birds Amid Bird Flu Outbreak
Over 100,000 ducks at Crescent Duck Farm, the last commercial duck farm on Long Island, are being euthanized following a confirmed bird flu outbreak on January 17, 2025, prompting health officials to interview potentially exposed workers and provide preventative medications, while emphasizing minima...
Long Island's Last Duck Farm Euthanizes 100,000 Birds Amid Bird Flu Outbreak
Over 100,000 ducks at Crescent Duck Farm, the last commercial duck farm on Long Island, are being euthanized following a confirmed bird flu outbreak on January 17, 2025, prompting health officials to interview potentially exposed workers and provide preventative medications, while emphasizing minima...
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36% Bias Score
CDC Urges Expedited Bird Flu Testing in Hospitals
The CDC urges faster testing (within 24 hours of admission) for hospitalized patients with influenza A to detect the H5N1 bird flu, aiming to improve outbreak investigation and prevent further spread amid high seasonal flu activity and 67 human cases, one of which resulted in death.
CDC Urges Expedited Bird Flu Testing in Hospitals
The CDC urges faster testing (within 24 hours of admission) for hospitalized patients with influenza A to detect the H5N1 bird flu, aiming to improve outbreak investigation and prevent further spread amid high seasonal flu activity and 67 human cases, one of which resulted in death.
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44% Bias Score
H5N1 Avian Flu Pandemic Threat and Dutch Public Health Underfunding
The highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 virus is spreading among mammals, including humans, causing hundreds of deaths globally, with at least one case of human-to-human transmission without bird contact, raising serious concerns about a potential pandemic, while the Netherlands government cuts p...
H5N1 Avian Flu Pandemic Threat and Dutch Public Health Underfunding
The highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 virus is spreading among mammals, including humans, causing hundreds of deaths globally, with at least one case of human-to-human transmission without bird contact, raising serious concerns about a potential pandemic, while the Netherlands government cuts p...
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48% Bias Score
Avian Flu Causes Widespread US Egg Shortages, Prices Soar
Avian influenza killed 17.2 million egg-laying hens in November and December 2024, causing widespread egg shortages across the US and a 25% price increase in December alone, with the situation expected to last six to nine months.
Avian Flu Causes Widespread US Egg Shortages, Prices Soar
Avian influenza killed 17.2 million egg-laying hens in November and December 2024, causing widespread egg shortages across the US and a 25% price increase in December alone, with the situation expected to last six to nine months.
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28% Bias Score
First US Bird Flu Death Reported: Virus Mutation Raises Concerns
A Louisiana resident over 65 with underlying health issues died from avian influenza (H5N1), marking the first US death from the virus. The patient had contact with sick birds, and genetic analysis suggests the virus mutated within their body.
First US Bird Flu Death Reported: Virus Mutation Raises Concerns
A Louisiana resident over 65 with underlying health issues died from avian influenza (H5N1), marking the first US death from the virus. The patient had contact with sick birds, and genetic analysis suggests the virus mutated within their body.
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44% Bias Score
First US Bird Flu Death Raises Pandemic Concerns
A highly pathogenic avian influenza strain has claimed its first human life in the US, a Louisiana patient who contracted the virus from backyard chickens; while the overall risk of human-to-human spread remains low, mutations detected in the virus raise concerns.
First US Bird Flu Death Raises Pandemic Concerns
A highly pathogenic avian influenza strain has claimed its first human life in the US, a Louisiana patient who contracted the virus from backyard chickens; while the overall risk of human-to-human spread remains low, mutations detected in the virus raise concerns.
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52% Bias Score
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