Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now

Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now

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Host: Good evening, and welcome to Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now. I'm your host, bringing you the latest on highly pathogenic avian influenza in the United States. CDC reports 71 confirmed human H5 cases since early 2024, with the most recent on November 15, 2025, confirmed as H5N5 by CDC sequencing on November 20, according to WHO. This marks the first human case since February 2025, linked to animal exposure with no person-to-person spread detected.

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This is “Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now.”

I’m your host, and here’s what you need to know about bird flu in the United States.

First, the latest human situation. The World Health Organization reports that on November 15, U.S. health officials confirmed a new human infection with an H5 avian influenza virus, later identified as H5N5, the first human case of this subtype ever reported globally. According to WHO and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, this brings the total to 71 confirmed human H5 infections in the U.S. since ea...

Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now

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Host: Good evening, and welcome to Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now. I'm your host, bringing you the latest on avian influenza developments in the United States. CDC FluView for week 46, ending November 15, reports the first human H5 case since February: a Washington state resident with backyard poultry exposed to wild birds, confirmed as A(H5N5) by CDC sequencing on November 20. The patient is hospitalized; this marks the 71st US H5 human case since early 2024, per CDC and WHO...

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This is Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now. I’m your host, and here’s what you need to know about avian influenza in the United States right now.

The latest confirmed human case of H5 bird flu in the U.S. was reported by the World Health Organization on November 15, 2025. This is the 71st confirmed human case of H5 in the United States since early 2024 and the first reported since February 2025. CDC laboratory sequencing confirmed the virus as influenza A H5N5, marking the first huma...

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I’m your host, and for the next three minutes we’ll break down the latest on H5N1 bird flu in the United States: where new cases are appearing, what federal agencies are saying this week, and what it all means for you.

We start with human cases. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that since 2024 there have been 71 confirmed human H5 bird flu infections in the United States, most linked to direct contact with infected dairy cattle or poultry. According to CDC, there is...

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In the United States, health officials report that highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 remains primarily an animal outbreak with only sporadic human infections, mostly in people who work closely with livestock and poultry. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC, says the overall risk to the general public is still considered low.

According to the CDC’s current situation summary, the U.S. has confirmed a total of about 70 to 71 human H5N1 cases since the outbreak in dairy cattle began in March 2024, spread...

Bird flu, specifically the H5N1 strain, continues to affect animals across the United States, while human cases remain rare and the overall public risk is still considered low by federal health agencies. This is “Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now.”

In the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there have been a few dozen human H5N1 infections in the United States since 2024, mostly among farm and poultry workers with direct contact with infected animals, and only a very small number of severe cases and deaths. CDC officials say there is stil...

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Good morning. This is your bird flu update for December 3rd, 2025. I'm bringing you the latest developments on H5N1 in the United States as we head into the winter months.

Let's start with human cases. According to CDC data, there have been 70 confirmed cases of H5N1 bird flu in the United States since April 2024. Of these, 41 cases involved exposure to sick dairy cows, while 26 were linked to infected poultry. Three cases had undetermined sources. In 2025 specifically, we've seen three new human cases confirmed, including a dairy...

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Good evening. This is your bird flu briefing for December 2025. I'm bringing you the latest developments on avian influenza across the United States.

Starting with the most recent case: the CDC reported in November 2025 a new human H5N5 infection in Washington state. According to CDC data, this marks the 71st confirmed human case of avian influenza A(H5) in the United States since early 2024. The patient, who kept backyard poultry with exposure to wild birds, remains hospitalized. This case is notable as the first human H5 infection...

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Good morning. This is your bird flu update for late November 2025. I'm bringing you the latest developments on H5N1 across the United States.

According to the CDC, the United States has now confirmed 71 human cases of H5 bird flu since March 2024. Of these, 41 cases involved exposure to infected dairy cattle, 24 cases came from poultry farms and culling operations, three cases resulted from other animal exposure, and three cases have an unknown source. The most recent confirmed case was reported on November 14th in Washington state, involving a...

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Good evening. Welcome to Quiet Please News Brief. I'm your host, bringing you the latest developments on avian influenza sweeping across the United States.

As of late November 2025, the bird flu situation remains a significant public health concern. The CDC reports 71 confirmed and probable human cases of H5 bird flu since 2024, with 41 linked to dairy herds, 24 connected to poultry farms, and three from other animal exposures. One case has resulted in death. The most recent development marks a notable expansion in the virus landscape. On November 14th, Washington...

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This is Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now. Today, November 26, 2025, we bring you the latest on avian influenza in the United States.

Over the past week, the CDC has reported no new confirmed human cases of H5N1 bird flu. The total number of confirmed and probable human cases in the U.S. since 2024 remains at 71, with most linked to exposure to infected dairy herds or poultry farms. The CDC continues to monitor for any evidence of human-to-human transmission, but none has been identified so far...

This is Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now. I’m your host with the latest key developments on H5N1 avian influenza across the United States as of November 24, 2025.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that H5N1, known as bird flu, remains widespread among wild birds and continues to cause outbreaks in poultry and dairy herds nationwide. Within the past week, no new human cases have been confirmed by the CDC. The national total remains at 71 human cases since 2024, with sources of infection traced mainly to dairy cattle herds and poultry operations. There ha...

This is Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now, your weekly source on the latest developments in the ongoing bird flu situation affecting the United States.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that as of this week, the US has confirmed a total of 71 human cases of H5 bird flu since 2024. Recent months have seen new cases connected to exposure from infected dairy herds, poultry farms, and backyard flocks. Notably, the CDC confirms three new human cases in 2025 alone: a dairy worker in Nevada, a poultry worker in Ohio, and a flock owner in Wyoming...

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This is Quiet Please, and you’re listening to Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now. It’s Saturday, November 15, 2025. Here are the latest developments on avian influenza, also known as H5N1 bird flu, in the United States.

Let’s start with the current situation. According to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there have been no new confirmed human cases of influenza A(H5N1) reported this week. Importantly, human-to-human transmission still has not been documented in the US, which means...

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This is Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now, your weekly roundup of the latest avian influenza developments across America.

First, a look at the latest confirmed H5N1 cases. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the United States has now reported a total of 70 human cases of H5N1 bird flu since April 2024, with 41 cases connected to dairy cattle and 26 associated with poultry. Tragically, the first US death from H5N1 occurred in Louisiana earlier this year. To date, there remains no evidence...

This is Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now for November 12, 2025.

The United States continues to grapple with the nation’s largest-ever outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza, or H5N1 bird flu. According to the CDC’s latest monthly situation summary, there have now been 70 confirmed H5N1 cases in humans in the US since the spring of 2024. The most recent cases, identified in October, involved two individuals working on dairy farms in Texas and California, both recovering after mild symptoms. The majority of this year’s human cases continue to be linked to direct contact with i...

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I’m your host with a look at the very latest on H5N1 bird flu in the United States as of November 10th, 2025.

Let’s start with confirmed human cases. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports a total of 70 human H5N1 cases since 2024. These include 41 linked to dairy herds, 24 from poultry operations, two from other animals, and three cases with unidentified exposures. Tragically, Louisiana has reported the first avian flu-related death in the US. Importantly, health officials emphasize there is still no know...

This is Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now, your trusted source for the latest on the H5N1 bird flu situation in the United States. I’m your host, and here’s a complete roundup as of November 8, 2025.

In the past week, state and federal agencies have continued recording new cases of H5N1 across both animals and humans in the US. According to the CDC, the cumulative number of confirmed human H5N1 cases now stands at 70 since last year, with exposures tied predominantly to dairy cattle and poultry operations. California leads all states with 38 conf...

This is Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now, bringing you the latest developments on bird flu in the United States as of Friday, November 7, 2025.

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there have now been a total of 70 confirmed human H5N1 cases in the United States since the outbreak began in 2024. Of those, 41 cases are linked to exposure to infected dairy cattle, 24 to poultry farms or culling operations, and the remaining to either other animals or unknown exposures. California remains the hotspot, reporting 38...

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The United States continues to monitor a significant outbreak of H5N1 bird flu, with new developments in both animal and human cases. As of early November 2025, the CDC reports a total of 70 confirmed and probable human cases since 2024. Most cases have mild symptoms, and all are linked to animal exposure, primarily dairy cattle and poultry. California leads with 38 cases, followed by Washington with 11, and Colorado with 10. The CDC confirms that human-to-human transmission has not been identified, and the immediate risk to the general public remains low.

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This is Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now, your source for the latest factual developments on avian influenza in the United States.

As of this week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports a growing number of human H5N1 cases across 13 states. The national total stands at 70 laboratory-confirmed human infections since March 2024, with California remaining the hardest-hit state, now reporting 38 cases. Other affected states include Colorado, Washington, Texas, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Louisiana. Tragically, Louisiana recorded the first human fatality from H5N1 bird flu in the US earlier this year.

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This is Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now. Here are the latest developments in the ongoing avian influenza situation across the United States.

As of today, November 1, 2025, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports a total of 70 confirmed human H5N1 bird flu cases in the United States since March 2024. These cases have spanned 13 states, with the majority—38 cases—occurring in California, largely among dairy farm workers. Other major states affected include Colorado and Washington. Most cases have involved individuals directly exposed to infected dairy catt...

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After a quiet summer, bird flu has returned to the United States, impacting both commercial and backyard flocks. According to the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, since early September, over 3.8 million birds have been lost to the virus or to culling as a containment measure. The most recent outbreaks in the past week stretch from California to South Dakota and Montana, and onward to Georgia and Pennsylvania, affecting 66 flocks including commercial poultry operations and small backyard groups. In total, avian flu has resulted in 182.6 million bi...

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Host: Welcome to "Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now." As of late October 2025, the United States is experiencing a resurgence of bird flu cases. The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports that nearly 7 million farmed birds have been impacted since September, including over 1.3 million turkeys.

In recent weeks, outbreaks have been confirmed in several states, including Indiana, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Idaho, and Iowa. The virus has also been detected in dairy cows across multiple states.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) notes that human cases remain a concern, with 70...

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Good evening. This is your Bird Flu Update for October 27th, 2025, bringing you the latest developments on H5N1 in the United States.

The fall migration season has brought a surge in bird flu activity across the nation. According to the US Department of Agriculture, over the past 30 days, highly pathogenic avian influenza has been confirmed in 38 flocks, affecting more than 4.4 million birds. This represents a dramatic increase compared to the same period last year.

Minnesota has been particularly hard hit, with two large commercial turkey...

This is Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now—a three-minute news-focused podcast bringing you the latest on bird flu across the United States.

As of October 25th, 2025, bird flu activity continues to surge both in animals and, more rarely, in humans. The US Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has confirmed dozens of new H5N1 avian flu cases in wild waterfowl across various states, including mallard ducks in New Hampshire, black vultures in Indiana, Kentucky, Utah, and West Virginia, and Canada geese in Illinois, Michigan, and Arizona. Other notable detections include a ba...

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Good evening. This is your Bird Flu Update for October 24th, 2025.

The United States continues to grapple with highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1, with significant developments across multiple states. According to the CDC, the nation has now recorded 70 confirmed human cases since 2024, with exposure sources primarily linked to dairy cattle and poultry operations.

California remains the epicenter of human infections, reporting 38 cases, the vast majority connected to dairy herd exposure. Washington State follows with 11 cases, all tied to poultry farms and culling operations. Colorado has...

This is Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now. I’m your host, and today is Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Here are the latest facts you need to know about bird flu in the United States.

Let’s start with the most recent confirmed H5N1 cases among both humans and animals. According to the CDC, the national total now stands at 70 confirmed and probable human H5N1 cases since 2024, with one reported fatality in Louisiana. Most human cases have occurred in individuals with direct exposure to infected commercial dairy herds or poultry operations, especially in California, which leads with...

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Welcome to "Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now." The US continues to grapple with the H5N1 bird flu, with recent detections in wild waterfowl across several states. The US Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has reported new H5N1 cases in states like New Hampshire, Indiana, and Utah. Cases have been identified in mallard ducks, black vultures, Canada geese, and several other species.

As of the latest data, the Centers for Disease...

This is Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now. I’m your host with the latest on H5N1 avian influenza in the United States as of October 18, 2025.

Let’s start with the current status. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there have now been a total of 70 confirmed human cases of H5N1 reported in the United States since 2022. Most have had direct exposure to infected animals on dairy farms or poultry operations, and there remains no evidence of person-to-person transmission in the US. The public health risk is considered low at this time...

Welcome to "Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now." Today, we're discussing the latest developments on bird flu in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports 70 confirmed human H5N1 cases since 2024, with exposures mainly linked to dairy herds and poultry farms.

In recent weeks, the US Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed H5N1 outbreaks in 18 states, affecting over 4.4 million birds in commercial and backyard flocks. Notably, two large commercial turkey farms in Minnesota have been affected, with significant bird losses.

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This is Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now, bringing you the latest on the H5N1 avian influenza situation across the United States as of October 15, 2025.

New cases in both humans and animals continue to shape the bird flu landscape. The CDC reports there have now been 70 confirmed or probable human H5N1 cases since early 2024, with no significant jump in numbers in the past week. Most of these cases are linked to direct exposure on dairy and poultry farms. California remains the state with the highest concentration, accounting for 38 cases, followed by Colorado and Washington...

Welcome to Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now. I'm your host, bringing you the latest developments on avian influenza spreading across the United States.

As of this week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports 70 confirmed human cases of H5N1 bird flu in the United States, including the nation's first death from the virus reported in Louisiana. The majority of these cases, 41 in total, are linked to exposure to infected dairy cattle, while 24 cases stem from contact with poultry farms and culling operations. Three cases remain under investigation with no identified exposure source.
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This is Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now, your weekly source for the latest bird flu developments across the United States.

As of October 10, 2025, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports a total of 70 confirmed and probable human H5N1 cases nationally since 2022. The majority remain among workers exposed to infected dairy cattle and poultry. California leads with 38 human cases, primarily linked to dairy herds, while Colorado has recorded 10, mostly from poultry farms. Louisiana suffered the first U.S. fatality due to H5N1 earlier...

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This is Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now, your trusted source for the latest facts on avian influenza in the United States. It’s Wednesday, October 8, 2025. Here’s what’s making headlines in the bird flu outbreak today.

This week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirms the national total of human H5N1 infections has reached 70 since April 2024. Most cases, 41 in total, resulted from exposure to sick dairy cows, with 24 linked to poultry farms and culling operations. Of note, California leads with 38 human cases, much h...

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Good evening, I'm bringing you the latest developments on the H5N1 bird flu situation across the United States as of October 6th, 2025.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that human cases have reached a concerning milestone, with 70 confirmed cases since 2024. California continues to lead with 38 cases, primarily among dairy workers, while Washington state has recorded 11 cases linked to poultry operations. Tragically, Louisiana reported the first H5N1 death in US history earlier this year, marking a sobering turn in this ongoing outbreak.

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This is your latest bird flu update, tracking H5N1 developments across the United States. I’m your host, and you’re listening to a Quiet Please production.

First, the big picture: the avian influenza H5N1 outbreak continues to evolve, affecting both animals and humans. As of October 2025, the CDC reports a total of 70 confirmed and probable human cases of H5N1 virus infection in the U.S. since 2024. The majority of these cases—41—are linked to dairy herd outbreaks, with 24 tied to poultry operations, and a small nu...

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This is “Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now,” bringing you the latest national developments on bird flu as we head into early October 2025.

Across the United States this week, H5N1 bird flu activity remains high. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the national total of confirmed and probable human cases has reached 70 since the first U.S. detection in 2022, with 41 linked to dairy herds, 24 to poultry farms and culling operations, two to other animal exposures, and three with unknown exposure sources. California cont...

Good evening. This is Bird Flu Update US H5N1 News Now for October 1st, 2025.

The CDC reports seventy confirmed human H5N1 cases since 2024, marking a significant shift from the escalating numbers we saw throughout last year. California leads with thirty-eight cases, predominantly among dairy workers, while Washington state follows with eleven cases linked to poultry operations.

According to the USDA, nine hundred eighty-nine dairy herds across seventeen states have confirmed H5N1 infections since March 2024. The agency continues monitoring what officials describe as an unprecedented spread through commercial agriculture, with over ninety million birds...

This is Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now, your trusted source for the latest developments in the ongoing H5N1 avian influenza situation across the United States.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that as of this week, the US has now seen a total of 70 confirmed human H5N1 cases since 2024. The majority of these cases—41—are linked directly to exposure on dairy farms, while 24 were related to contact with poultry and culling operations. California remains the hardest hit, with 38 reported human cases. Tragically, Louisiana continues to account for the single US fatality due...

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This is Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now. I’m your host bringing you the latest verified developments on the H5N1 bird flu outbreak in the United States.

Let’s start with the latest confirmed cases. According to the CDC, as of late September 2025, there have been 70 confirmed cases of H5N1 bird flu in humans across the US since 2024. Most of these cases have been linked to exposure during outbreaks on dairy farms and poultry operations. California remains the hotspot, reporting 38 cases to date, most...

This is Bird Flu Update US H5N1 News Now, your three-minute briefing on the latest developments in bird flu across the United States.

Turning first to the most recent confirmed cases, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that as of this week, the national total stands at 70 confirmed and probable human H5N1 cases since 2024. California remains the most heavily affected state with 38 cases, most traced to dairy herds, followed by Washington with 11, and Colorado with 10 cases, primarily among poultry workers and those involved in culling operations. The CDC confirmed its first bird flu–related hu...

This is Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now, bringing you the latest on avian influenza across the United States as of September 24, 2025.

The United States continues to grapple with widespread H5N1 bird flu, with the CDC reporting seventy confirmed human cases since the start of 2024. Most infections have occurred in dairy and poultry workers, with farm-related exposures accounting for the majority, including 41 linked to dairy herds and 24 to poultry operations. Notably, California continues to be the hardest hit, reporting 38 cases, followed by Washington and Colorado. Louisiana reported the nation’s first H5 death earlier this ye...

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Today is Monday, September 22, 2025. It’s three minutes past the hour and here are the latest developments on H5N1 bird flu in the United States.

First, the most recent confirmed cases: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the total number of human H5N1 cases in the US has reached 70 since 2024. Most have been traced to exposure in commercial agriculture, primarily dairy herds and poultry operations. California continues to report the highest number of cases at 38, almost all linked to dairy cattle. Ot...

Welcome to Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now, your source for the latest developments on the bird flu situation in the United States. Today is Saturday, September 20, 2025. Let’s get right to the headlines.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 70 confirmed human cases of H5N1 avian influenza in the U.S. since April 2024. Of these, 41 cases resulted from exposure to infected dairy herds, 26 were linked to poultry, and 3 currently remain of unknown origin. Tragically, the first U.S. death from H5N1 was recorded recently in Louisiana. No person-to-person transmission has been documented, an...

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This is Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now. I’m your host, bringing you the latest developments on bird flu across the United States as of September 19, 2025.

Let’s start with the numbers. According to the CDC and the National Veterinary Services Laboratories, there have now been **70 confirmed human cases** of H5N1 avian influenza in the US since the start of the 2024 outbreak. Most of these cases—41 individuals—were exposed through dairy cattle, while 24 were linked to poultry operations. There has been one reported death, in Louis...

Welcome to "Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now." Today, we're discussing the latest developments in the H5N1 bird flu outbreak across the United States. As of now, there have been 70 confirmed human cases, primarily affecting dairy and poultry workers. The CDC reports that most cases are linked to exposures in dairy herds and poultry farms, with key regions including California, Colorado, and Washington.

The USDA recently confirmed a new case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in a Nebraska dairy herd, marking a first for the state. This follows infections in 17 states since March 2024. The milk...

This is Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now, a news-focused podcast bringing you the most current developments on avian influenza in the United States.

As of this week in September 2025, the H5N1 avian influenza outbreak continues its unprecedented impact across multiple species and states. According to the CDC, the total number of confirmed human H5N1 cases has risen to 70 since the start of the current outbreak in 2024. Most recently, the majority of these new cases have been in California, with 38 human infections confirmed—36 of those linked to exposure on dairy farms. Other states reporting re...

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This is Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now. I'm your host with the latest facts on the evolving bird flu situation in the United States as of September 13, 2025.

First, the headlines. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, since early 2024, there have been seventy human cases of H5N1 bird flu confirmed in the US. Most were linked to exposures on dairy farms and commercial poultry operations. California remains the hotspot, reporting thirty-eight cases, primarily on dairy cattle farms. One death from bird flu...

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This is Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now, your weekly source for the latest facts on avian influenza across the United States. Today is Friday, September 12, 2025.

Across America, H5N1 bird flu continues to impact both animals and, in rare cases, people. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are now 70 confirmed human cases of H5N1 in the US since 2024, with one reported death from Louisiana. Most cases are linked to contact with infected dairy cattle or poultry, primarily among farm and...

This is Bird Flu Update US H5N1 News Now. I’m your host with the latest on the rapidly evolving bird flu situation in the United States as of early September 2025.

Let’s start with the most recent confirmed cases. According to the USDA and state agriculture departments, new H5N1 outbreaks in the past week include a commercial turkey farm in Dickey County North Dakota and a backyard poultry flock in Henry County Georgia. Wild birds in Idaho Vermont North Carolina and New York have also tested positive. The ongoing detections show the virus remains active in b...

This is Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now. I’m your host—bringing you this week’s top stories on the evolving bird flu situation across the United States.

In the past week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed that while H5N1 bird flu continues to circulate widely among animals, **no new human cases** were reported nationally according to the CDC’s most recent surveillance report. The total number of confirmed human H5N1 infections in the United States for 2025 now stands at 57, with cases reported in at least seven states, including the recent s...

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This is Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now, your three-minute news briefing on bird flu developments in the United States for the week of September 1, 2025.

The H5N1 avian influenza outbreak continues to affect both animals and humans across the U.S. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC, confirms that since April 2024, there have been 57 human cases recorded nationally, the majority of whom had direct contact with infected livestock or poultry. In recent weeks, confirmed human cases included a dairy worker in Nevada...

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Good afternoon and welcome to Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now. Today is Saturday, August 30, 2025, and we’re bringing you the latest developments on bird flu in the United States.

This week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that there have been no new confirmed human cases of H5N1 bird flu in the United States since mid-February 2025. Globally, 26 human infections have been detected this year, but only three cases occurred in the US, all earlier in the year. These individuals had direct contact wi...

This is Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now, your trusted source for the latest developments on avian influenza across the United States.

Today is Friday, August 29, 2025. Here are the most recent updates on H5N1 bird flu according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the US Department of Agriculture, and state health departments.

First, the latest on *human cases* of H5N1. According to the CDC, no new human infections with H5N1 have been reported in the United States since mid-February 2025. In total, since 2024, the United States has reported 70 human cases...

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Welcome to Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now, your trusted source for the latest developments on the bird flu situation across the United States.

Let’s begin with the latest confirmed cases. According to the CDC’s August 4 update, there have been no newly confirmed human H5N1 infections in the US since mid-February 2025. Globally, 26 human cases were detected so far this year, but only three occurred in the US, and all involved direct contact with infected animals. No person-to-person transmission has been documented, and the curr...

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This is Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now, your weekly roundup of the latest developments on avian influenza in the United States.

Today is August 25, 2025. Over the past week, state and federal agencies continue their response to the ongoing H5N1 bird flu outbreak impacting both livestock and public health. According to CDC reports, no new human H5N1 cases have been confirmed in the US since mid-February 2025. Nationally, the total stands at 70 human cases since April 2024. Most of these infections remain linked to direct exposure...

This is Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now. Today is Saturday, August 23, 2025.

We turn first to the latest H5N1 developments in the United States. As of mid-August, the US continues to see a significant number of H5N1 infections in dairy cattle, with the California Department of Food and Agriculture confirming 43 new detections this month in California dairies. These were sites that had previously recovered and been released from quarantine but have now tested positive again, prompting reissued state quarantines. Nationwide, the USDA reports nearly a thousand dairy herds affected in seventeen states since March...

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This is Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now for Friday, August 22, 2025. I’m your host, and here are the latest developments on bird flu in the United States.

This week, the nationwide outbreak of H5N1 bird flu continues to impact livestock and wild birds, with California remaining a key hotspot. The California Department of Food and Agriculture reports 43 newly re-confirmed cases of H5N1 in California dairy herds that were previously cleared but have now tested positive again. These farms have been placed back under qu...

This is Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now. I’m your host, and here are the latest developments on bird flu in the United States as of August 20, 2025.

Start with human cases. According to the CDC, there have been no new confirmed human infections of H5N1 in the US since mid-February 2025. The total remains at 70 human cases since the beginning of the outbreak, with those infections primarily related to direct exposure to infected dairy cows or poultry. Critically, experts stress that there is still no evidence of sustained human-to-human transmission in the United States. The CD...

This is Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now. I’m your host with a comprehensive update on the bird flu situation across the United States as of August 2025.

The ongoing H5N1 bird flu outbreak remains an active issue for both animal and human health. In the past week, the US Department of Agriculture has confirmed 43 new H5N1 cases in California dairy herds that were previously cleared and released from quarantine. These reinfections have prompted state authorities to place the affected dairies back under quarantine, and the state’s ban on poultry and dairy cattle exhi...

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Today is August 15, 2025 and here are the latest developments on H5N1 bird flu in the United States.

First, to the most recent confirmed cases in humans and animals. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there have been no new human H5N1 cases in the United States since February. The national total remains at 70 confirmed human cases since the outbreak began in 2024, with exposures primarily tied to poultry and dairy cattle. Most importantly, the CDC reports there is still no evidence of...

This is Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now for Wednesday, August 13, 2025.

The United States continues to monitor the evolving situation with H5N1 bird flu, with attention on both animal and human health across the nation. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, between January 1 and August 4, there have been 26 globally documented human infections with H5N1. Only three of those cases were in the US, all reported prior to mid-February of this year. Since then, there have been no new confirmed human H5N1 cases in the United States. Importantly, the CDC reiterates...

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It’s Monday, August 11, 2025. Here’s the latest on H5N1 bird flu across the United States.

First, the human picture. According to the CDC’s August 4 global summary, the U.S. has reported no new human H5N1 cases since mid-February 2025, and the overall risk to the general public remains low. The CDC says 26 human infections were detected globally so far this year, but the three U.S. cases were earlier in 2025 and previously reported. The CDC’s H5 bird flu situation page, updated August 1, reiterates that monitori...

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This is Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now. Today is August 9, 2025, and here are the latest developments on the ongoing bird flu situation across the United States.

The highly pathogenic H5N1 virus continues to circulate among wild birds, domestic poultry, and livestock. According to the CDC’s most recent update on August 1, bird flu remains widespread in both wild birds and U.S. dairy cows. Several new human cases have been documented in dairy and poultry workers this summer, though the overall public health risk to...

This is Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now. I’m your host, bringing you the latest on the H5N1 bird flu situation across the United States as of August 8, 2025.

First, to the most recent confirmed cases. According to the CDC, no new human infections with H5N1 have been reported in the US since mid-February 2025. Globally, there have been 26 human infections this year, but the only three US cases occurred earlier and were associated with direct contact with infected animals. Importantly, none have resulted in person-to-person spread and all affected individuals experienced mild illness and re...

This is Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now. I am your host, and here are the latest developments on bird flu in the United States as of August 6, 2025.

The United States continues to face ongoing challenges with the H5N1 avian influenza virus across multiple animal populations and, in rare cases, among humans. Over the past week, California remains a focal point for animal outbreaks. According to the California Department of Food and Agriculture, 43 previously cleared dairy herds in the state have been re-quarantined after renewed detection of the virus. This comes as part of continued...

This is Bird Flu Update US H5N1 News Now your three-minute national update on the latest developments with avian influenza. It’s Monday August 4th 2025. Here’s the top news you need to know.

After more than a year of heightened concern around bird flu and months of ongoing monitoring the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or CDC recently ended its official emergency response for H5N1 in the United States. According to the CDC and coverage from Bloomberg this change reflects a notable decline in new human and animal infections. Bird flu updates are now bein...

This is Bird Flu Update US H5N1 News Now. I’m your host with the latest news on H5N1 bird flu in the United States, as of August 2, 2025.

Starting with confirmed cases: Since April 2024, the US has reported a total of seventy human cases of avian influenza A H5 viruses. Most of these cases—forty-one—were related to contact with infected dairy cows, and another twenty-six involved exposure to infected poultry. The remaining three cases had unknown exposure sources. Crucially, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there have still been no identified cases of per...

This is Bird Flu Update US H5N1 News Now. I’m your host with the latest on avian influenza as of August 1, 2025.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced in early July that it has officially ended its emergency response to the H5N1 avian flu outbreak. This marks a significant shift, as the agency reported that both human and animal infections have dropped considerably. CDC now combines bird flu data with routine seasonal flu updates and provides monthly tallies of people monitored and tested after contact with infected animals. According to the CDC, there have be...

This is Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now. I’m your host, and here’s the latest on the avian influenza situation across the United States as of July 30, 2025.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports there have been 70 confirmed human cases of H5N1 avian influenza in the US since 2024, with cases linked primarily to direct exposure among dairy and poultry workers. The most recent confirmed cases remain tied to these high-risk occupational settings, and there are currently no new reported human cases this week. While H5N1 continues to circulate among animal populations, the...

This is Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now, your trusted source for the latest developments on bird flu across the United States.

Today is July 28, 2025, and the landscape surrounding H5N1 avian influenza in America has shifted noticeably over the past month. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a total of 70 human cases have been identified in the United States since the beginning of 2024. Most of these involved direct exposure among dairy and poultry workers, with two reported fatalities since the outbreak began. However, there have been no recent reports of new human...

This is Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now, your three-minute briefing on the latest developments in avian influenza across the country.

As of July 26, 2025, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that the United States has seen a total of 70 confirmed cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza, subtype H5N1, in humans since early 2024. These cases were mostly identified among dairy and poultry workers with unprotected exposures to infected animals. The majority of infections resulted in mild illness, though there were two deaths documented. According to current CDC data, there have been no new human...

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Today is Friday, July 25, 2025, and here are the latest developments on the H5N1 avian influenza situation in the United States.

As of this week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that a total of 70 human cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza have been identified in the United States since 2024. These cases have predominantly occurred in dairy and poultry workers with known animal exposures, and the vast majority of cases resulted in mild illness. There have been two fatalities linked to H5N1 in...

This is Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now. I’m your host, bringing you the top developments on H5N1 bird flu in the United States as of July 23, 2025.

We begin today with the most recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. According to the CDC, as of this week, there have been 70 confirmed human cases of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in the US since early 2024. These cases have predominantly occurred among dairy and poultry workers who had contact with sick livestock, especially in states like Colorado, Michigan, Texas, and more re...

This is Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now. I’m your host, bringing you the latest developments in the ongoing bird flu situation across the United States.

We begin with the current national status. According to the CDC, as of July 7, 2025, the public health emergency for H5N1 avian influenza was officially ended. This decision reflected a significant decline in new human cases and a low ongoing risk to the general public. The CDC has now integrated bird flu tracking into its routine influenza surveillance, meaning future updates will appear alongside standard flu reporting.

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This is Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now. I’m your host, and here’s what you need to know about the latest developments on avian influenza in the United States, as of July 19, 2025.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Department of Agriculture continue to monitor the ongoing presence of H5N1 bird flu across the country. Over the past year and a half, bird flu has heavily impacted both wildlife and agriculture. Since February 2022, more than 169 million commercial and backyard poultry birds have died or been culled due to the viru...

This is Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now, your trusted source for the latest on avian influenza across the country.

Here are the top headlines. Over the past week, H5N1 bird flu continues to be closely monitored across the United States, with both the CDC and USDA providing fresh updates. Human cases remain relatively rare, and most of those affected have had close contact with infected animals, particularly dairy cows and poultry.

As of late July 2025, federal health officials report a total of 70 laboratory-confirmed human cases of H5N1 in the U.S...

This is Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now. I’m your host, and here are the latest developments on the H5N1 bird flu situation in the United States as of mid-July 2025.

The US is continuing to monitor H5N1 bird flu, although the situation has improved. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 70 human cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza have been reported in the US since 2024. These cases have primarily been linked to exposures among workers in dairy herds and poultry facilities, and most people experienced mild illness, often presenting as conjunctivitis. Na...

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This is Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now. I’m your host with the latest on H5N1 avian influenza in the United States as of July 14th, 2025.

Let’s begin with the most recent developments. According to the CDC, the United States has confirmed a total of 70 human H5N1 cases since 2024. These infections remain closely linked to exposures among agricultural workers, mainly those handling sick dairy cows and poultry. The latest CDC update notes that no new human cases have been reported in the last...

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This is Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now. I’m your host, and here are the latest developments on bird flu, or H5N1, in the United States as of July 12, 2025.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Department of Agriculture have both shifted their approaches to reporting bird flu cases, reflecting a major change in the situation. The CDC ended its emergency response for H5N1 at the start of July, citing a significant decline in both human and an...

This is Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now for July 11, 2025.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced a significant shift in how it reports on the H5N1 avian influenza situation in the US. As of this week, the CDC has officially ended its emergency response to the H5N1 bird flu, transitioning monitoring and reporting back to its regular seasonal influenza programs. This decision comes after a consistent decline in new cases among humans and animals, as well as an absence of confirmed human-to-human transmission.

According to the CDC, since the...

This is Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now, your source for the latest on bird flu in America. It’s Wednesday, July 9th, 2025, and here’s what you need to know.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has formally ended its emergency response to the H5N1 bird flu outbreak, marking a significant shift after over a year of heightened vigilance. According to the CDC, the drop in both human and animal infections prompted this change. Regular monitoring and surveillance will continue, but on a more routine basis, now merging H5N1 updates with their usua...

Welcome to today's episode of the Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now. It's July 7th, 2025, and we bring you the latest developments regarding avian influenza across the United States. Let's dive into the most recent reports, data, and expert insights that shape our understanding and manage our response to this ongoing health concern.

First, we look at the latest confirmed cases of the highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 in the United States. In recent weeks, there have been reports of H5N1 detected in domestic and wild bird populations, notably in the Midwest and Pacific...

Good afternoon, listeners, and welcome to today's Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now. In this broadcast, we will explore the latest developments related to the H5N1 avian influenza in the United States, focusing on recent cases, guidance from federal authorities, and what these updates mean for you.

This past week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, along with the United States Department of Agriculture, have confirmed new instances of H5N1 infection among poultry and wild bird populations across several regions in the US. Recent reports indicate that clusters have emerged in the Midwest...

Good afternoon, listeners. Welcome to today’s episode of "Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now." In this edition, we delve into the latest developments regarding the H5N1 bird flu virus sweeping across our nation. Recent reports from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the United States Department of Agriculture give us the most comprehensive view yet as the situation continues to unfold.

In the past week, there have been two newly confirmed human cases of H5N1 in the southern United States, specifically in Texas and Florida. Both individuals are currently receiving treatment an...

Good afternoon, listeners, and welcome to the latest edition of our news-focused podcast on June 16, 2025. Today we’re covering the current state of the H5N1 bird flu virus in the United States with our segment, "Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now."

We begin with the latest confirmed cases amidst a concerning surge in both human and animal infections. Over the past week, health officials have reported cases in the Pacific Northwest and the Midwest regions. In Washington State, two human cases were confirmed, both linked to poultry workers at a large commercial site. Fortunately, both in...

Good afternoon, listeners, and welcome to today's episode of "Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now." We are bringing you the latest developments on the H5N1 bird flu situation across the United States as of June 15, 2025.

In recent weeks, the United States has been closely monitoring the spread of the H5N1 avian influenza strain. Health officials have confirmed new cases in several states, with the most significant outbreaks occurring in the Midwest and Southeastern regions. Just this week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, along with the United States Department of Agriculture, reported new...

Good afternoon, and welcome to Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now. Today is June 15th, 2025, and we’re here to provide you with the latest developments on the H5N1 bird flu outbreak in the United States. Over the past week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed two new human cases of H5N1 in the states of Michigan and Oregon. In both instances, the individuals had direct exposure to infected poultry. They are currently receiving medical care and are reported to be in stable condition. The CDC emphasizes that the risk of human-to-human transmission remains lo...

Welcome to today's segment, "Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now." We begin with the latest developments on the H5N1 bird flu situation in the United States. In recent weeks, there have been confirmed cases of H5N1 in both humans and animals reported across various US regions. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC, confirms three new human cases this past week, these originating from direct exposure to infected poultry in Tennessee and Kentucky. Fortunately, all individuals are receiving medical attention and are in stable condition.

As for the animal front, the US...

Welcome to today's Bird Flu Update on US H5N1 news, where we bring you the latest on the spread of avian influenza. As of June 13, 2025, we continue to see developments both in human and animal cases across the United States. In the past week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed two new human cases of H5N1 in the Pacific Northwest, both linked to contact with infected poultry farms. The patients are currently receiving treatment under strict isolation protocols, and it appears that there has been no human-to-human transmission.

Regional updates from the USDA reveal...

Good afternoon. Welcome to "Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now." Today, we're breaking down the latest developments on bird flu in the United States. The H5N1 strain of the bird flu continues to pose significant challenges, affecting both the poultry industry and public health.

In the last week, there have been new confirmed cases of H5N1 across several US regions. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC, reported 12 new cases of H5N1 in humans in the states of Minnesota and South Carolina. Among these patients, four individuals are currently hospitalized in...

Good afternoon, listeners. Welcome to today's edition of Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now. In a significant development concerning the avian influenza, or bird flu, the United States has seen several new cases of the H5N1 strain, both in humans and animals. As bird flu remains a key public health issue, we are here to provide you with the latest updates and insights.

Over the past week, health authorities have confirmed two new cases of H5N1 in humans in the United States. One case was reported in a poultry worker in the Midwest, while...

Good afternoon, listeners. This is your host with a special report on the latest developments in bird flu, specifically the H5N1 strain in the United States. As of June 2025, the nation remains vigilant against the threat of bird flu, and today we'll provide you with the most recent updates, expert insights, and what these developments mean for you.

In recent weeks, there has been an uptick in confirmed cases of H5N1 among poultry across several US regions, notably in the Midwest and Southeast. The CDC has confirmed a handful of new human cases, mainly among individuals...

Good afternoon, listeners. Welcome to our special report, "Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now." Today, we're diving into the latest developments regarding the H5N1 strain of bird flu in the United States, as of June 2025.

Bird flu, or avian influenza, continues to be a pressing concern globally and here in the U.S. Recent updates indicate a slight uptick in confirmed H5N1 cases among both avian and mammalian populations. In the past week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, known as the CDC, announced five new human cases across California, Texas, and Florida...

Good afternoon, listeners, and welcome to "Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now". Today, we bring you the latest developments on the avian influenza outbreak, focusing on the H5N1 strain currently impacting both humans and animals across the United States. This is a dynamic situation, and our aim is to keep you informed with the most recent updates from reliable sources.

In recent days, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, along with the United States Department of Agriculture, have reported several noteworthy developments. As of this week, there have been three new confirmed human cases...

Good afternoon, and welcome to "Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now." Today, we bring you the latest developments on the H5N1 bird flu situation in the United States.

This past week has seen a notable uptick in confirmed cases of H5N1 bird flu, particularly in regions across the Midwest and Southeast. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, along with the United States Department of Agriculture, have reported new cases in poultry farms across Iowa, Kentucky, and Georgia. These states are critical hubs for poultry production, making containment efforts there especially pivotal.

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Good afternoon, and welcome to today's episode of Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now. This is your trusted source for the latest on the avian influenza situation in the United States. Today is May 29, 2025, and we have crucial updates to share regarding the H5N1 strain and its impact across the nation.

In recent weeks, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed several new cases of H5N1 in humans within the United States. The most notable development is the identification of two cases in Florida and one in California. All of these...

Hello and welcome to today's special edition of our podcast, "Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now." I'm your host, delivering the latest critical developments on the bird flu situation here in the United States. Let's dive straight into the most recent updates on the H5N1 strain.

In the past week, the CDC has confirmed two new human cases of the H5N1 virus. Both cases emerged in the state of California, involving individuals who had direct exposure to infected poultry. These cases are currently under investigation, with close monitoring by health officials. Fortunately, both individuals...