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Sharp Drop in US Bird Flu Cases Raises Concerns
In the past 14 months, 70 people in the U.S. have been infected with the H5N1 bird flu virus, mostly farmworkers, but recent case reports have dropped sharply, prompting concerns about under-reporting due to government cuts and fear among immigrant workers; one person died in Louisiana.
Sharp Drop in US Bird Flu Cases Raises Concerns
In the past 14 months, 70 people in the U.S. have been infected with the H5N1 bird flu virus, mostly farmworkers, but recent case reports have dropped sharply, prompting concerns about under-reporting due to government cuts and fear among immigrant workers; one person died in Louisiana.
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36% Bias Score
Yorkshire Puffin Population Decline Raises Conservation Concerns
Every year, from April to July, approximately 3,000 puffins return to RSPB Bempton Cliffs in Yorkshire to breed, attracting numerous visitors; however, this iconic bird is on the RSPB Red List, with the UK population declining by about 25% since 2000 due to factors including overfishing, climate cha...
Yorkshire Puffin Population Decline Raises Conservation Concerns
Every year, from April to July, approximately 3,000 puffins return to RSPB Bempton Cliffs in Yorkshire to breed, attracting numerous visitors; however, this iconic bird is on the RSPB Red List, with the UK population declining by about 25% since 2000 due to factors including overfishing, climate cha...
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40% Bias Score
FDA Staff Cuts Jeopardize U.S. Bird Flu Response Amidst Spring Migration Concerns
The worst bird flu outbreak in U.S. history has seen a recent decline in cases, but upcoming wild bird migration and recent cuts to the FDA's veterinary medicine staff raise concerns of a resurgence and potentially dangerous new variants.
FDA Staff Cuts Jeopardize U.S. Bird Flu Response Amidst Spring Migration Concerns
The worst bird flu outbreak in U.S. history has seen a recent decline in cases, but upcoming wild bird migration and recent cuts to the FDA's veterinary medicine staff raise concerns of a resurgence and potentially dangerous new variants.
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44% Bias Score
EU Animal Disease Outbreaks Hampered by Vaccine Hesitancy
The European Union is grappling with multiple animal disease outbreaks, and while vaccines exist, their use is hampered by trade restrictions and public hesitancy, leading to economic losses and impacting food security; the WOAH is working to address these issues.
EU Animal Disease Outbreaks Hampered by Vaccine Hesitancy
The European Union is grappling with multiple animal disease outbreaks, and while vaccines exist, their use is hampered by trade restrictions and public hesitancy, leading to economic losses and impacting food security; the WOAH is working to address these issues.
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48% Bias Score
First Bird Flu Case in Sheep Confirmed in U.K., Raising Pandemic Concerns
The U.K. reported its first bird flu case in a sheep on a Yorkshire farm, which had previously confirmed bird flu in birds; the infected ewe was culled, and human risk remains low, though the virus's adaptability raises concerns.
First Bird Flu Case in Sheep Confirmed in U.K., Raising Pandemic Concerns
The U.K. reported its first bird flu case in a sheep on a Yorkshire farm, which had previously confirmed bird flu in birds; the infected ewe was culled, and human risk remains low, though the virus's adaptability raises concerns.
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40% Bias Score
US to Import Eggs to Combat Record-High Prices Amid Bird Flu Crisis
The Trump administration is importing hundreds of millions of eggs from Turkey and South Korea to combat record-high egg prices caused by a bird flu outbreak that has killed over 156 million birds, impacting consumers and prompting a $1 billion government response.
US to Import Eggs to Combat Record-High Prices Amid Bird Flu Crisis
The Trump administration is importing hundreds of millions of eggs from Turkey and South Korea to combat record-high egg prices caused by a bird flu outbreak that has killed over 156 million birds, impacting consumers and prompting a $1 billion government response.
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36% Bias Score
Brazil's Bird Flu Outbreak Triggers China Import Ban
Brazil confirmed its first bird flu outbreak on a farm supplying Tyson-backed Vibra Foods, triggering a 60-day poultry import ban from China and regional restrictions from other major consumers, impacting Brazil's $10 billion export market.
Brazil's Bird Flu Outbreak Triggers China Import Ban
Brazil confirmed its first bird flu outbreak on a farm supplying Tyson-backed Vibra Foods, triggering a 60-day poultry import ban from China and regional restrictions from other major consumers, impacting Brazil's $10 billion export market.
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36% Bias Score
H5N1 Bird Flu Jumps to Cattle in U.S., Raising Pandemic Fears
H5N1 bird flu has spread from poultry to cattle in the U.S. for the first time, infecting over 1,000 dairy herds and 70 people (one death), raising concerns about a potential pandemic due to the virus's ability to adapt and spread among mammals.
H5N1 Bird Flu Jumps to Cattle in U.S., Raising Pandemic Fears
H5N1 bird flu has spread from poultry to cattle in the U.S. for the first time, infecting over 1,000 dairy herds and 70 people (one death), raising concerns about a potential pandemic due to the virus's ability to adapt and spread among mammals.
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44% Bias Score
Bird Flu Spreads in US, Affecting 70 People, Devastating Farms
In the year since the first US human bird flu case, 70 people have been infected (one death), 168 million birds and nearly 1,000 cattle herds have been affected, causing devastation to farms like Long Island's Corwin farm which lost 100,000 ducks and 45 jobs, leading to rising egg prices.
Bird Flu Spreads in US, Affecting 70 People, Devastating Farms
In the year since the first US human bird flu case, 70 people have been infected (one death), 168 million birds and nearly 1,000 cattle herds have been affected, causing devastation to farms like Long Island's Corwin farm which lost 100,000 ducks and 45 jobs, leading to rising egg prices.
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24% Bias Score
First H5N1 Case in Sheep Sparks Global Pandemic Alert
A sheep in northern England tested positive for H5N1 bird flu—a global first—raising pandemic concerns, as the virus shows increased ability to jump between species and has already affected a British farmer and caused a death in the US.
First H5N1 Case in Sheep Sparks Global Pandemic Alert
A sheep in northern England tested positive for H5N1 bird flu—a global first—raising pandemic concerns, as the virus shows increased ability to jump between species and has already affected a British farmer and caused a death in the US.
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36% Bias Score
First Case of Bird Flu in Sheep Confirmed in England
A sheep in Yorkshire, England, tested positive for avian influenza (H5N1), prompting the culling of the animal and increased biosecurity measures, while officials stress low risk to the wider livestock and public.
First Case of Bird Flu in Sheep Confirmed in England
A sheep in Yorkshire, England, tested positive for avian influenza (H5N1), prompting the culling of the animal and increased biosecurity measures, while officials stress low risk to the wider livestock and public.
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32% Bias Score
H7N9 Bird Flu Outbreak in Mississippi
A highly pathogenic avian influenza H7N9 strain was detected on a Mississippi poultry farm on March 13, infecting 47,654 chickens; this prompted immediate quarantine and depopulation measures, with no poultry entering the food system.
H7N9 Bird Flu Outbreak in Mississippi
A highly pathogenic avian influenza H7N9 strain was detected on a Mississippi poultry farm on March 13, infecting 47,654 chickens; this prompted immediate quarantine and depopulation measures, with no poultry entering the food system.
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40% Bias Score
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