Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update
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This is your Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update podcast.Discover the essential updates on the global bird flu situation with "Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update." This daily podcast delivers concise, factual news briefs, keeping you informed on the latest H5N1 developments. Each episode, featuring a professional news bulletin style with a crisp and factual tone, provides the top three stories in the last 24 hours, tracks changes in case numbers, and shares new guidance or statements from health authorities. Gain valuable insights from brief expert interviews, and prepare for future dynamics with our "Looking Ahead" section...
Episodes
H5N1 Bird Flu Outbreak Continues with Low Public Risk, CDC Reports Steady Human Cases and Ongoing Animal Surveillance
Dec 15, 2025This is Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update for Monday, December 15, 2025.
Top stories:
First, the United States has reported no new human H5N1 infections in the last 24 hours, keeping the national total at 71 confirmed A(H5) cases since early 2024, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization. Both agencies continue to report no sustained human-to-human transmission.
Second, globally, animal outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza remain active. The Food and Agriculture Organization’s latest situation update notes hundreds of recent H5Nx outbreaks in po...
Bird Flu H5N1 Update: Low Human Risk Continues as Virus Persists in Global Bird Populations
Dec 13, 2025This is Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update for Saturday, December 13, 2025.
Top stories:
First, the World Health Organization reports that the United States’ most recent human bird flu case, confirmed in mid‑November, was caused by H5N5, not H5N1, and remains the only U.S. human H5‑series infection since February. WHO says there is still no evidence of sustained human‑to‑human transmission, and the overall global risk to the public remains low.
Second, the Hong Kong Centre for Health Protection’s global avian influenza update, current to December 9, shows continued H5...
H5N1 Bird Flu Persists in Wild Birds with Low Human Risk, CDC Reports Stable Situation in US
Dec 12, 2025This is Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update for Friday, December 12, 2025.
Top stories:
First, U.S. human case numbers remain unchanged in the last 24 hours. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports 71 confirmed human H5 infections in the United States since early 2024, with no new cases added since November and no sustained human-to-human transmission detected. CDC continues to classify the overall public health risk as low.
Second, Hawaii is investigating a third possible case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in a wild bird. The Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources says...
H5N1 Bird Flu Spreads in UK and South Korea Poultry Farms Global Human Risk Remains Low in December 2025
Dec 10, 2025Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update
Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025
This is Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update, your three-minute briefing on the global bird flu situation.
Top stories
First, the United Kingdom is tightening control measures after another large commercial poultry flock near Dereham in Norfolk tested positive for highly pathogenic H5N1 on December 8, according to the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. This brings the UK total for the 2025–2026 season to 66 confirmed H5N1 outbreaks in birds, with risk for poultry now assessed as very high in...
Bird Flu Monitoring Continues: Low Human Risk but Ongoing Surveillance in US Dairy Herds and Poultry Flocks
Dec 08, 2025Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update
Monday, December 8, 2025
This is your three-minute Bird Flu Bulletin, bringing you the latest on H5N1 and related avian flu threats around the world.
Top stories in the last 24 hours:
First, in the United States, monitoring of people exposed to infected birds, poultry, and dairy cows continues at high volume. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, at least 30,600 people have now been monitored and at least 1,280 tested for novel influenza A viruses since March 2024, with no indicators of unusual flu activity...
H5N1 Bird Flu Continues Spreading Globally with Low Human Risk According to Latest CDC and WHO Updates
Dec 06, 2025This is Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update for Saturday, December 6, 2025.
Here are today’s top stories.
First, the global situation. The World Health Organization’s latest avian influenza update indicates that H5N1 remains widely distributed in wild birds and poultry, with ongoing detections in multiple regions but no sustained human-to-human transmission. WHO reiterates that the overall risk to the general public is currently assessed as low, while risk to people with direct contact with infected animals remains higher.
Second, new outbreaks in animals. The UN Food and Agriculture Organization reports that sinc...
H5N1 Bird Flu Remains Stable: No New Human Cases Reported as Surveillance Continues Nationwide
Dec 05, 2025Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update
Today is Friday, December 5, 2025. This is your three-minute daily news briefing on the evolving H5N1 bird flu situation.
Top stories: First, health authorities report no new human H5N1 cases detected in the United States in the past 24 hours, continuing the pause in human infections that has held since late February. Officials note that most of the 70 prior U.S. cases were linked to exposure to infected dairy cattle or poultry, and the overall risk to the general public remains low. Second, veterinary surveillance confirms a small number...
Bird Flu Outbreak Continues with 70 Human Cases in US and Ongoing Poultry Detections Across UK
Dec 03, 2025BIRD FLU BULLETIN: DAILY H5N1 UPDATE
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3RD, 2025
GOOD MORNING. THIS IS YOUR DAILY BIRD FLU BULLETIN FOR WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3RD, 2025. HERE ARE TODAY'S TOP STORIES.
STORY ONE: UNITED KINGDOM CONFIRMS NEW H5N1 DETECTION
The UK government reported on December 2nd that highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 was confirmed in a backyard flock of captive birds near Alderley Edge in Cheshire. A three-kilometer captive bird monitoring and controlled zone has been established around the premises. This marks the latest in a series of H5N1 detections across England...
H5N1 Bird Flu Outbreak Continues with 71 Human Cases Across US Dairy and Poultry Sectors in 2025
Dec 01, 2025BIRD FLU BULLETIN: DAILY H5N1 UPDATE
Good evening. This is your Bird Flu Bulletin for Monday, December 1st, 2025. I'm bringing you the latest developments on the H5N1 avian influenza situation affecting the United States and beyond.
TOP STORIES
Our first story involves the latest surveillance data from the CDC and USDA. As of today, there are 71 confirmed and probable human cases of H5N1 in the United States since the outbreak began in March 2024. Of these cases, 41 were exposed to infected dairy herds, 24 to commercial poultry operations, three to other animal exposures...
First Human H5N5 Bird Flu Death Reported in Washington State Amid Ongoing Avian Influenza Surveillance Efforts
Nov 29, 2025BIRD FLU BULLETIN: DAILY H5N1 UPDATE
Good evening. This is your Bird Flu Bulletin for Saturday, November 29th, 2025. I'm bringing you the latest developments in avian influenza tracking and public health response.
TOP STORIES
Our first story concerns a tragic milestone in the United States. Washington state officials have confirmed that a Grays Harbor County resident has died from H5N5 avian flu infection. This marks the first human death from bird flu in the U.S. since a Louisiana case in January. The patient was an older adult with underlying health conditions...
H5N1 Bird Flu Spreads Across UK and US with New H5N5 Variant Emerging Global Health Concerns
Nov 28, 2025# Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update
Good evening. This is the Bird Flu Bulletin for Friday, November 28, 2025.
TOP STORIES
We begin with three major developments in the avian influenza outbreak affecting the United Kingdom and United States.
First, the UK government confirmed a highly pathogenic H5N1 case at a large commercial poultry unit near Ely in East Cambridgeshire on Thursday. This follows two additional confirmations on November 25th affecting large commercial premises. All poultry at these facilities will be humanely culled, with three-kilometer protection zones and ten-kilometer surveillance zones now...
Bird Flu Spreads Rapidly Across US and Europe as Holiday Season Approaches Raising Concerns for Poultry Supply
Nov 26, 2025This is Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update. Today is Wednesday, November 26, 2025.
Top stories:
First, avian influenza continues its aggressive spread across multiple regions as the holiday season approaches. According to Farm Policy News, in the United States, more than 1.6 million birds have been affected in just the last 30 days, with 90 outbreaks reported in commercial and backyard flocks nationwide. The cumulative number since the start of the outbreak now exceeds 184 million infected birds. The risk to the poultry supply is rising as culling and movement restrictions intensify.
Second, Washington State has reported the first...
First Human H5N5 Bird Flu Death Confirmed in Washington State as US Cases Rise to 71
Nov 24, 2025Bird Flu Bulletin Daily H5N1 Update
Monday, November 24, 2025
Good afternoon. This is Bird Flu Bulletin Daily H5N1 Update. Today is Monday, November 24, 2025. Here are the top stories.
Top Stories
One, health authorities in Washington state confirmed the world’s first human death from the H5N5 strain of bird flu. The patient was an older adult with underlying health issues who contracted the virus from a backyard flock. Washington State Department of Health reports no evidence of human-to-human transmission and the public risk remains low.
Two, the Centers for Di...
H5N5 Bird Flu Confirmed in Washington State as Global Avian Influenza Monitoring Continues Amid Emerging Challenges
Nov 19, 2025Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
This is Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update. It’s Wednesday, November 19, 2025. Here are the top stories shaping the global response to avian influenza in the last 24 hours.
Top stories:
First, the Washington State Department of Health has confirmed the first known human infection with the H5N5 strain of avian flu in the United States. This follows a nine-month period with no reported human bird flu cases in the country. The patient is an older adult from Grays Harbor County and remains ho...
First Human H5N5 Bird Flu Case Detected in Washington State Amid Ongoing Avian Influenza Surveillance
Nov 17, 2025This is the Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update for Monday, November 17th, 2025.
Top stories
First, a new human bird flu case involving the H5N5 strain has been confirmed in Washington State. The Washington Department of Health reported that an older adult from Grays Harbor County, who kept domestic poultry exposed to wild birds, is now hospitalized with H5N5 infection. This is the first time H5N5, a bird flu subtype, has been detected in a human in the United States. Health officials emphasize that the risk to the public remains low and...
H5N1 Bird Flu Continues Widespread in Wild Birds and Cattle Across US with Low Human Transmission Risk
Nov 15, 2025Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update
Saturday, November 15, 2025
Good afternoon, it’s Saturday, November 15th, 2025, and you’re listening to Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update, your concise source for what matters most in the ongoing bird flu situation.
Top stories
First, officials continue to monitor avian influenza, with the CDC reporting that H5N1 remains widespread in wild birds and sporadically detected in poultry and dairy cattle across the United States. While human cases remain rare, surveillance persists given the virus’s potential for pandemic spread.
Second, in the la...
H5N1 Bird Flu Spreads in UK Poultry Flocks While US Human Cases Remain Steady in 2025 Outbreak
Nov 14, 2025This is Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update, Friday, November 14, 2025.
Top stories:
First, in the United Kingdom, two new outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 were confirmed yesterday. According to the UK government, cases were detected in a large commercial flock near Poringland, South Norfolk, and a backyard flock near Gosforth, Cumbria. Protection and surveillance zones of 3 and 10 kilometers have been established around both affected sites, and all birds at the premises are being culled as part of containment efforts.
Second, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that...
H5N1 Bird Flu Spreads Across UK and US with New Poultry Outbreaks and Ongoing Human Cases in 2025
Nov 12, 2025This is Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update for Wednesday, November 12, 2025. I’m your host. Here are today’s top stories.
Top stories
First, highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed in a large commercial poultry unit near Woodbridge in East Suffolk, England, according to the UK government’s DEFRA bulletin. All poultry on the premises will be culled and a 3-kilometer protection zone plus a 10-kilometer surveillance zone have been declared.
Second, Scotland reported a new H5N1 outbreak today near Lanark, South Lanarkshire. Scottish authorities have implemented control zones and cu...
Bird Flu Spreads Across UK and US Poultry Farms: New Outbreaks Confirmed in Multiple States and Regions
Nov 10, 2025This is Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update for Monday, November 10, 2025.
Top stories today:
First, the United Kingdom has confirmed a new outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in commercial poultry near Hallow, Malvern Hills, Worcestershire. Poultry News reports this is the 35th confirmed outbreak in the UK this 2025-2026 season, with 28 in England, 4 in Wales, and 3 in Northern Ireland. No cases have been detected in Scotland so far. According to the UK government, a 3-kilometer protection zone and a 10-kilometer surveillance zone are in effect, and all poultry at the affected site...
Bird Flu Spreads: UK Reports New Outbreaks, US Cattle Herds Affected, Raw Milk Risks Persist
Nov 08, 2025Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update
Saturday, November 8, 2025
This is Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update. It’s Saturday, November 8, 2025. Here are today’s top stories and key developments on the global H5N1 situation:
Top stories
First, new H5N1 outbreaks have been confirmed in England and Northern Ireland. The UK government reports four new cases in commercial and backyard poultry flocks in Norfolk, Lincolnshire, North Yorkshire, and two additional cases in Northern Ireland. Each affected site is now under a protection and surveillance zone, and all poultry on those prem...
H5N1 Bird Flu Spreads Across US Herds and UK Poultry Farms, Human Cases Remain Stable at 70
Nov 07, 2025Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update
Friday, November 7, 2025
Good evening. This is Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update, where we bring you the latest on the ongoing global avian influenza situation. It’s Friday, November 7, 2025.
Top Stories
First, in the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports the human case count remains steady at 70 confirmed H5N1 infections. There have been no new cases since yesterday, but the CDC highlights ongoing animal health challenges. One newly infected cattle herd has been identified in Arizona, bringing the national total to...
Bird Flu Spreads in UK and US Poultry Farms Prompting New Containment Measures and Heightened Health Vigilance
Nov 05, 2025This is Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update. Today is Wednesday, November 5, 2025.
Top stories
First, the UK Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs announced two new highly pathogenic H5N1 outbreaks confirmed in commercial poultry units in England within the last 24 hours. One site is near Wells-Next-The-Sea, North Norfolk, and the other in Thirsk, North Yorkshire. Both areas now have strict 3 km protection and 10 km surveillance zones and are undergoing immediate culls of all poultry to contain further spread. According to the government, this brings the UK’s total for the current outbreak season to 24 co...
H5N1 Bird Flu Spreads Across UK US and Austria Poultry Farms Amid Rising Concerns for Agricultural Sector
Nov 03, 2025Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update
Monday, November 3, 2025
This is Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update, bringing you the latest news on the ongoing avian flu situation. It’s Monday, November 3, 2025.
Top stories
First, the United Kingdom has reported two new confirmed outbreaks of highly pathogenic H5N1 in commercial poultry. According to an official update from the UK government, England now reports 16 confirmed poultry farm outbreaks for this season, with additional cases in Wales and Northern Ireland. Control zones remain in force and all birds at affected sites are being hu...
H5N1 Spreads Rapidly Across US and Europe with Increased Human Cases and Heightened Agricultural Surveillance
Nov 01, 2025This is Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update for Saturday, November 1st, 2025. I’m your host, and here are today’s top stories.
Top stories
First, Germany’s bird flu crisis intensified as local media reported that the highly contagious H5N1 variant has now been confirmed on at least 248 wild bird carcasses, and outbreaks continue to spread rapidly on commercial poultry farms. The Friedrich Loeffler Institute has classified the risk of spread as high following a recent mass cull of over 500,000 birds last month, and the German government is ramping up surveillance and farmer suppor...
H5N1 Outbreak Stabilizes in UK and California Dairy Farms Amid Continued Surveillance and Low Human Transmission Risk
Oct 31, 2025Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update
Friday, October 31, 2025
This is the Bird Flu Bulletin, your daily three-minute news update on the global H5N1 avian influenza situation. It’s Friday, October 31, 2025. Here are today’s top developments.
Top stories
First, the UK saw no new cases reported in the last 24 hours, keeping the current outbreak season’s count at 12 confirmed H5N1 cases – 10 in England, one in Wales, and one in Northern Ireland, while Scotland remains free of cases so far. This marks a steady period after the season’s initial surge, according...
H5N1 Bird Flu Surges in Germany and Cambodia with Increased Outbreaks in Poultry Farms and Human Cases in 2025
Oct 29, 2025This is Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update, Wednesday, October 29, 2025.
Top stories
First, authorities across Europe are contending with a surge in highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu, with Germany at the epicenter. Since September, the Friedrich Loeffler Institute has registered thirty-one outbreaks in German poultry farms and 131 cases in wild birds. The culling of over half a million domestic birds is underway, with much of the activity concentrated in eastern Germany and Lower Saxony. Officials warn the early and rapid onset is driven by accelerated bird migration and unusually broad exposure among wild species...
UK Bird Flu Outbreak Expands with Seventh Case in England Amid Heightened Biosecurity Measures and Continued Surveillance
Oct 27, 2025Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update Monday, October 27, 2025
Good afternoon. You’re listening to Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update for Monday, October 27, 2025. Here are today’s top stories.
Top Stories
First, another case of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 was confirmed yesterday at a commercial poultry premises near Lakenheath in West Suffolk, England. This marks the seventh case in England this season and the ninth nationwide. Government officials have implemented a 3-kilometer protection zone and a 10-kilometer surveillance zone around the affected site, with all poultry on the premises now bein...
Bird Flu Spreads Globally: Cambodia Confirms New Cases, US Sees Widespread Outbreaks in Birds and Mammals
Oct 25, 2025Saturday, October 25, 2025. This is your Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update. I’m your host, reporting the latest on global H5N1 developments as of October Twenty-Fifth.
Top Stories:
First, Cambodia’s Ministry of Health has confirmed two new human H5N1 cases in young girls—one aged 14 from Takeo province and another from Kampong Speu, who is just three years old. According to the Centre for Health Protection in Hong Kong, the 14-year-old is currently hospitalized, while the three-year-old remains in intensive care. In both cases, local birds had recently shown signs of illness, suggesting enviro...
H5N1 Bird Flu Continues Spreading Across US Midwest with Ongoing Surveillance and Biosecurity Measures in Place
Oct 24, 2025Today, October 24, 2025, is Thursday. Here's your "Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update".
### Top Stories
1. **HPAI Detections**: Recent detections of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in wild birds continue in the United States. South Dakota and Illinois are among the states reporting these cases, with strains identified as EA/AM H5N1, which are reassortants of Eurasian and North American wild bird lineages[1].
2. **Case Numbers**: Compared to yesterday, there are no significant changes in case numbers. Monitoring continues to be crucial.
3. **Health Guidance**: Authorities emphasize strict biosecurity measures for poultry farms to prevent spread.
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Bird Flu Outbreak Spreads Across North America and Europe Threatening Poultry Supplies and Agricultural Sectors
Oct 22, 2025Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Good afternoon, today is Wednesday, October 22, 2025. This is the Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update. Here are the top stories shaping the global landscape for avian influenza in the past 24 hours.
Top Stories
First, the resurgence of H5N1 in North America continues to accelerate. The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports that almost seven million farmed birds have died nationwide since early September, with a sharp rise noted in both commercial chicken and turkey flocks. Particularly concerning, around 1.3 million turkey losses threaten...
H5N1 Spreads to 749 California Dairy Herds as Global Human Cases Rise Amid Ongoing Bird Flu Outbreak
Oct 20, 2025This is Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update. Today is Monday, October 20th, 2025.
Top stories
First, the California Department of Food and Agriculture reports that H5N1 has now been confirmed in 11 additional dairy herds in the past 30 days, bringing the statewide total to 749 infected dairies. Of these, 384 have recovered and are now under bi-monthly surveillance testing. Continued quarantines are in effect for active outbreak zones and the state recommends that farm workers remain vigilant in using personal protective equipment.
Second, the Pan American Health Organization has confirmed another human fatality linked to...
California Reports Two New Human H5N1 Cases as Dairy Herd Infections Climb to Nearly 1000 Nationwide
Oct 18, 2025This is Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update from Quiet Please. Today is Saturday, October 18, 2025.
Top stories today:
First, California health officials have confirmed two new human H5N1 cases, both in dairy workers exposed on affected Central Valley farms. These latest cases bring California’s total to 38 human infections since April 2024, the highest of any state. According to the California Department of Public Health, all infected workers have reported only mild symptoms. None have required hospitalization, continuing the trend of relatively mild illness among those directly exposed to infected cattle according to CDC and st...
Cambodian Child Confirmed with H5N1 Bird Flu as Global Health Experts Warn of Ongoing Avian Influenza Risk
Oct 17, 2025This is the Quiet Please production of the Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update for Friday, October 17, 2025. Here’s a concise, fact-based news podcast script you can read on air.
Good morning. Today is Friday, October 17, 2025. I’m your host, and this is the Bird Flu Bulletin, bringing you the latest on H5N1 avian influenza from around the world.
Let’s go to our top stories from the last 24 hours.
First, a three-year-old girl from Kampong Speu province in western Cambodia has been confirmed as the country’s 16th human case of H5N1 thi...
Midwest Poultry Farms Battle Ongoing H5N1 Outbreak: Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin Report New Cases
Oct 15, 2025October 15, 2025, Tuesday
**Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update**
Welcome to today's Bird Flu Bulletin. Here are the top stories from the past 24 hours:
1. **New Outbreaks in the Midwest**: Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin reported new cases of H5N1 in poultry. Iowa's latest case was detected in a commercial turkey flock, while Minnesota saw outbreaks at breeder poultry operations[1].
2. **Hawaii Investigates Avian Flu**: A presumptive case of avian influenza was identified in a duck at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. Further testing is pending[3].
3. **Wisconsin Updates**: DA...
H5N1 Bird Flu Spreads Among Dairy Workers: 27 Human Cases Confirmed, CDC Monitors Outbreak Closely
Oct 13, 2025This is Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update, Monday, October 13, 2025.
Top stories
First, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports seven new confirmed human H5N1 cases among dairy farm workers in California over the past 24 hours. All affected individuals developed mild symptoms and none required hospitalization. These cases bring California’s total to 13 for the year, with the CDC emphasizing that cases remain associated with direct exposure to infected dairy cows, not person-to-person spread. As of today, a national total of 27 confirmed human H5 cases has been reported, up from 20 a day ago. Th...
H5N1 Bird Flu Spreads Rapidly Across US Dairy Herds with 299 Infected Farms and 20 Human Cases Reported
Oct 11, 2025Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update
Saturday, October 11, 2025
This is Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update. Today is Saturday, October 11, 2025. Here are the day’s top stories and the latest on the global H5N1 situation.
Top Stories
First, the spread of H5N1 continues to accelerate in livestock and wild birds across the United States. The USDA reports that 299 dairy herds in 14 states are now confirmed with H5N1 infections. In California, cases have soared from 56 affected dairy herds last week to 100 herds today, according to the latest USDA figures. Ou...
H5N1 Spreads Across Midwest Farms Amid Continued Surveillance and Low Public Health Risk
Oct 08, 2025This is Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update. Today is Wednesday, October 8, 2025.
Top Stories
First, state agencies in Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin have reported fresh H5N1 outbreaks on commercial poultry farms. The Minnesota Board of Animal Health confirmed two new breeder farm outbreaks in Becker and Otter Tail counties. Wisconsin detected H5N1 in a second commercial flock in Jefferson County. Iowa officials stated this is their eighth poultry outbreak in 2025, with the latest case at a turkey farm in Calhoun County, marking the region’s ongoing struggle to contain the virus. According to th...
H5N1 Bird Flu Spreads Across US and Europe: New Outbreaks in Poultry Flocks and Continued Human Case Monitoring
Oct 06, 2025This is Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update for Monday, October 6, 2025. I’m your host, bringing you today’s top headlines and the latest developments on the global H5N1 situation.
Top stories
First, the US Department of Agriculture has confirmed new H5N1 outbreaks in backyard poultry flocks over the weekend—one in Montana’s Broadwater County and another in North Carolina’s Guilford County. These are part of an early uptick in bird flu activity that began in late August, with over 27 flocks affected in the past month. More than 3.8 million birds have been impac...
H5N1 Bird Flu Update Global Cases Steady at 26 Infections Amid Ongoing Surveillance and Prevention Efforts
Oct 04, 2025October 4, 2025, Friday
**Introduction**
Hello and welcome to the Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update. We're here to keep you informed about the latest developments in the avian influenza outbreak.
**Top Stories**
1. **Cambodia Updates**: The Ministry of Health in Cambodia reported the latest human case of avian influenza A(H5N1) on August 5, 2025. Efforts to enhance surveillance and public awareness continue, focusing on safe handling of poultry.
2. **Global Situation**: Since January, 26 human infections have been reported globally, with 11 deaths in Cambodia, India, and Mexico. All cases were linked to direct contact with poultry...
H5N1 Bird Flu Spreads Across US Farms with New Outbreaks in Poultry Mammals and Dairy Herds
Oct 03, 2025Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update
Friday, October 3, 2025
This is Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update. It’s Friday, October 3, 2025. Here are today’s top stories and the latest on the global H5N1 situation.
Top Stories
First, the US Department of Agriculture has confirmed two new outbreaks of H5N1 in backyard poultry, one in Montana’s Broadwater County and another in North Carolina’s Guilford County. These are part of a rising trend in poultry infections since late August, with over 3.8 million birds affected in 27 flocks nationwide during the past mon...
H5N1 Bird Flu Outbreak Continues Mild with 70 US Cases Detected Across 17 States Since April 2024
Oct 01, 2025Welcome to Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update. Today is Wednesday, October 1st, 2025. We’re bringing you the latest developments on the evolving global and domestic avian flu situation.
Top stories in the past 24 hours:
First, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed a total of 70 human cases of H5N1 bird flu in the United States since April 2024. According to the CDC, 41 of these cases were linked to exposure to infected dairy cows, and 24 were associated with poultry farms or culling operations. Most cases are mild, but one death has been confirmed in...
Bird Flu Outbreak Spreads Across UK and US Farms Triggering Mass Culls and Heightened Biosecurity Measures
Sep 29, 2025Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update
Monday, September 29, 2025
Good afternoon and welcome to the Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update. Today is Monday, September 29, 2025. Here are today's top stories and developments in the global bird flu situation.
Top Stories
First, in the UK, officials have confirmed a major new outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 at a commercial poultry farm near Wetheral, Cumberland. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs announced the outbreak yesterday, triggering an immediate cull of 43,000 birds and the establishment of strict 3km protection and 10...
H5N1 Bird Flu Spreads to More Mammals Worldwide Amid Rising Global Concerns for Human and Animal Health
Sep 27, 2025Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update
Saturday, September 27, 2025
Good afternoon. It’s Saturday, September 27, 2025, and you’re listening to the Bird Flu Bulletin, your daily update on the global H5N1 situation. I’m your host with Quiet Please.
Top Stories
First, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate has published a new report highlighting significant avian influenza activity around the globe. The H5N1 strain continues to spill over from wild and domestic birds into more mammals, with unprecedented outbreaks now impacting livestock such as dairy cattle...
H5N1 Bird Flu Spreads to 70 Human Cases Across 17 States with Ongoing Dairy Herd Outbreaks
Sep 26, 2025Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update
Friday, September 26, 2025
Good afternoon, and welcome to the Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update. It’s Friday, September 26, 2025. I’m your host, and here are today’s top stories.
Top Stories
First, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that the national total of confirmed and probable human H5N1 cases has risen to 70, a slight increase from 69 cases yesterday. This includes 41 cases tied to dairy herds, 24 linked to poultry farms, and 5 from other or unknown sources. California remains the hardest-hit state with 38 confirmed cases...
H5N1 Bird Flu Cases Stable at 70 with Dairy Cattle Exposures Continuing in Multiple US States
Sep 24, 2025This is Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update for Wednesday, September 24, 2025. Here are today’s top stories on the status of the H5N1 avian influenza outbreak.
Top Stories
First, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reporting 70 confirmed human cases of H5N1 bird flu in the United States. Of these, 41 cases are linked to exposure in dairy cattle herds and 24 to poultry operations. California continues to report the highest totals, now up to 38 confirmed cases, with most linked to dairy herds. Since yesterday, no new human cases have been confirmed nationwide, indicating a...
H5N1 Bird Flu Spreads: Two New Human Cases Reported as US and UK See Continued Outbreaks in Poultry
Sep 22, 2025Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update
Monday, September 22, 2025
This is Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update. It’s Monday, September 22, 2025. Here are today’s top stories.
Top Stories
First, two more human cases of H5N1 avian influenza have been officially reported worldwide in the last 24 hours, according to the latest update from the Food and Agriculture Organization. These cases were detected in areas with ongoing outbreaks in poultry and wild bird populations, signaling continued risk to people with close animal contact.
Second, in the United States, California confirmed anot...
Global H5N1 Bird Flu Outbreak Continues Spread Across Continents With 26 Human Cases and Over 1000 Dairy Farm Infections
Sep 20, 2025Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update
Saturday, September 20, 2025
Good afternoon and welcome to Bird Flu Bulletin, your source for the latest developments on the global spread of H5N1. Today is Saturday, September 20, 2025.
Top Stories
1. Global Animal Outbreaks Continue
The FAO reports 249 new avian influenza outbreaks in animals across five continents since July 24. Of these, 139 were H5N1 cases, affecting poultry and wild birds in over a dozen countries, including Argentina, Belgium, Cambodia, Canada, and the United States. The virus remains a threat to commercial poultry operations and continues to impact...
H5N1 Bird Flu Cases Steady at 70 in US, Global Outbreaks Rise as Experts Maintain Low Human Transmission Risk
Sep 19, 2025This is Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update for Friday, September 19, 2025. I'm your host, and here are today’s top stories.
Top Stories
First, significant developments in the United States: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that the national total of confirmed and probable human H5N1 cases stands at 70, with 41 linked to dairy herds and 24 associated with poultry operations. No new human cases have been confirmed since yesterday. California remains the most affected state, with 38 cases, mostly from dairy cattle exposure. The overall animal outbreak count in the U.S. continues to ri...
H5N1 Bird Flu Spreads Across US Dairy Herds with 70 Human Cases Confirmed Nationwide This Year
Sep 17, 2025This is Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update for Wednesday, September 17th, 2025.
Top Stories
First, the United States continues to lead in confirmed H5N1 human cases, with at least 70 known infections since January, according to the CDC. The largest jump remains in California, now reporting 38 cases, mainly linked to exposure in dairy herds. Louisiana’s first H5-related death in the U.S. is prompting renewed calls for increased biosecurity in agricultural settings.
Second, the Food and Agriculture Organization reports that 249 new animal H5 avian influenza outbreaks have occurred globally in the la...
Bird Flu Spread Continues Global Surveillance Intensifies as H5N1 Cases Rise in Wild Birds and Poultry Worldwide
Sep 15, 2025Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update
Monday, September 15, 2025
Good afternoon, and welcome to Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update. It’s Monday, September 15, 2025, and I’m your host, bringing you the latest global bird flu developments in under three minutes.
Top stories
First, the United States continues to see sustained H5N1 transmission in wild birds and commercial flocks with 6 new confirmed outbreaks reported nationwide in the last 24 hours, the majority impacting poultry in midwestern states. USDA data shows a cumulative total of 3,579 known H5N1 outbreaks in birds since October 2024.
H5N1 Bird Flu Outbreak Stabilizes No New Human Cases as Dairy and Poultry Sectors Remain on High Alert
Sep 13, 2025Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update
Saturday, September 13, 2025
This is Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update, bringing you the essential news on the global H5N1 situation. Today is Saturday, September 13, 2025.
Top Stories
First, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed that the nation’s total number of H5N1-infected dairy herds stands unchanged at 1,079 across 17 states this week. The latest positive came from a Texas dairy sample collected in March, tested as part of an assistance program. There have been no new detections in cattle in the past 30 days, of...
H5N1 Bird Flu Steady Globally: US Reports 70 Cases as CDC Maintains Low Public Risk
Sep 12, 2025This is Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update for Friday, September 12, 2025.
Top Stories
First, the World Health Organization reports that global H5N1 activity remains steady, with several new outbreaks in poultry and wild birds documented in the last 24 hours. According to the Hong Kong Centre for Health Protection, recent detections have occurred in Albania, Argentina, and Austria, affecting both bird populations and environmental samples as of September 10.
Second, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirms that the United States has not seen any new human H5N1 cases since yesterday. The national...
Maryland Backyard Flock Tests Positive for Bird Flu as US Cattle Herds and Human Cases Continue to Rise
Sep 10, 2025This is Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update, bringing you the latest on the avian influenza outbreak. Today is Wednesday, September 10, 2025.
Top stories:
First, authorities in Maryland report that a backyard flock in Anne Arundel County has tested presumptive positive for highly pathogenic H5 avian influenza. The Maryland Department of Agriculture confirmed this preliminary result from the Frederick Animal Health Laboratory, marking the third affected backyard flock in the county this year. State and federal officials are conducting further testing and implementing containment measures.
Second, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and...
San Francisco Cat Confirms Bird Flu Risk in Raw Pet Food as US H5N1 Monitoring Continues in 2025
Sep 08, 2025Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update
Monday, September 8, 2025
This is Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update, your go-to podcast for the latest developments in avian influenza. Today is Monday, September 8, 2025.
Top Stories
First, federal health officials are investigating a new H5N1 bird flu case in a pet cat in San Francisco. The cat, sadly euthanized after severe illness, had consumed contaminated RAWR Raw Cat Food Chicken Eats. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, two specific lots of this product tested positive for the H5N1 virus, and...
H5N1 Bird Flu Outbreak Remains Stable Worldwide with Low Human Risk CDC and WHO Report
Sep 05, 2025Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update
Friday, September 5, 2025
This is Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update, your trusted source for concise, fact-based updates on the H5N1 avian influenza outbreak. Today is Friday, September 5, 2025.
Top Stories
First, data from the World Health Organization confirm Cambodia remains a focus for human H5N1 infection. No new human cases have been reported globally in the last 24 hours, with Cambodia’s Ministry of Health most recently documenting a case on August 5. Of the 11 human H5N1 cases in Cambodia this year, seven appeared in Ju...
H5N1 Bird Flu Spreads in Europe and California Dairy Herds While Experts Maintain Low Public Health Risk
Sep 03, 2025Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update
Date: Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Good afternoon, today is Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025. This is Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update, your source for the latest developments on avian influenza.
Top Stories
First, major outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 have been confirmed in both Germany and Portugal in the last 24 hours, with over 1,100 birds lost to culling on affected poultry farms. The World Organisation for Animal Health is monitoring the situation closely as Europe enters the seasonal outbreak period.
Second, in the United States...
H5N1 Bird Flu Remains Stable: Global Cases Unchanged with Low Human Transmission Risk in 2025
Sep 01, 2025Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update
Monday, September 1, 2025
Good afternoon! You’re listening to Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update for Monday, September 1, 2025.
Top Stories
1. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that the global tally of human H5N1 cases has remained unchanged in the last 24 hours, holding at 26 since January with 14 in Cambodia, and eight resulting in deaths. In the United States, no new human cases have been detected since mid-February. International health agencies continue to flag Cambodia as a hotspot, especially for those with direct contact with po...
H5N1 Bird Flu Continues Global Spread: 26 Human Cases Reported Worldwide with Low Transmission Risk in 2025
Aug 30, 2025Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update
Saturday, August 30, 2025
This is Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update. Today is Saturday, August 30, 2025. I’m your host, and here are the top stories and latest facts in the world of avian influenza.
Top Stories
First, the global tally of confirmed H5N1 human infections remains unchanged from yesterday at twenty-six cases for 2025, with fourteen in Cambodia and three reported in the US earlier this year, according to the CDC. Of significance, the death toll stands at eleven, with no new fatalities or international human ca...
Bird Flu Spread Continues: Cambodia Reports 14th H5N1 Case While Global Animal Outbreaks Surge in 2025
Aug 29, 2025Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update
Friday, August 29, 2025
Good afternoon. This is Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update for Friday, August 29, 2025, bringing you the latest on avian influenza developments worldwide.
Top stories today:
First, heightened surveillance continues in Cambodia following the recent hospitalization of a man with confirmed H5N1 infection. CIDRAP reports that this is Cambodia’s fourteenth case this year, including eight fatalities. All infections were traced to direct contact with poultry or wild birds. Health officials stress there is no evidence of human-to-human transmission, and public health risk re...
H5N1 Bird Flu Outbreak Continues in UK with New Cases in Hampshire and Yorkshire Amid Global Monitoring
Aug 27, 2025Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
This is Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update, your concise source for the latest on avian influenza. Today is Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
Top Stories
1. In England, the UK government has confirmed a fresh outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 at a commercial poultry premises near Romsey, Test Valley, Hampshire, and an additional case in Yorkshire. Disease control zones have been established surrounding these two areas as officials conduct containment through culling and monitoring. According to GOV.UK, England currently has 68 confirmed H5...
Global H5N1 Bird Flu Cases Rise as Cambodia Reports 12 Infections and Argentina Sees New Outbreaks in 2025
Aug 25, 2025Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update
Monday, August 25, 2025
This is Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update, your essential podcast for the latest intelligence on the global avian influenza A H5N1 situation. It’s Monday, August 25, 2025. I’m your host, and here are today’s top stories.
Top Stories
First, Cambodia has reported an additional human case of H5N1 infection, bringing the country’s total to 12 so far in 2025, according to the Cambodian Ministry of Health. This marks the most cases recorded in any country this year, as highlighted in the most rec...
Bird Flu Spread Remains Limited: WHO and CDC Report Low Human Risk and Steady Global Surveillance
Aug 23, 2025Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update
Today is Saturday, August 23, 2025. This is Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update, your concise source for avian influenza news.
Top stories:
First, the World Health Organization and CDC confirm there were no new human cases of H5N1 globally in the past 24 hours. The latest published tally remains at 26 human infections from January 1 to August 4, with 8 deaths reported in Cambodia this year. All cases to date continue to involve direct contact with infected poultry or wild birds, with no evidence of human-to-human transmission according to the...
Bird Flu Cases Decline in US as Latin America Boosts Surveillance and Cambodia Reports New H5N1 Infection
Aug 22, 2025Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update
Friday, August 22, 2025
Good afternoon, it’s Friday, August 22, 2025. This is the Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update, your source for concise, verified news on avian influenza. Here are today’s top stories.
Top Stories
First, Latin American and Caribbean laboratories have just wrapped up a five-day workshop in Rio de Janeiro to strengthen detection of avian influenza A (H5N1). This international effort, led by the Pan American Health Organization, trained 19 countries in advanced diagnostics, notably on testing influenza in milk samples. This comes as outb...
H5N1 Bird Flu Continues Spreading Globally: UK and Cambodia Report New Cases as CDC Monitors Situation Closely
Aug 20, 2025Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
This is Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update for Wednesday, August 20, 2025. I'm your host with the day's essential headlines and expert insights on the ongoing global situation.
Top stories
First, in the United Kingdom, the Animal and Plant Health Agency has confirmed a newly detected outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza at a premises near Romsey, Hampshire, England. This marks the 68th case in England since the current outbreak began in November last year. Great Britain remains under heightened surveillance, and...
H5N1 Bird Flu Spreads in Cambodia with Fifteen Cases in 2025 While Global Risk Remains Low
Aug 16, 2025Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update
Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
This is Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update, your concise summary of the day’s key developments on the H5N1 avian influenza situation, from global case trends to breaking health advice. Today is Saturday, August 16, 2025.
Top stories
First, Cambodia has reported yet another human infection with H5N1, their fifteenth this year. According to the Cambodian Ministry of Health, a six-year-old girl from Takeo province was hospitalized after exposure to sick and dead chickens in her village—a stark reminder that dire...
H5N1 Bird Flu Outbreak Continues Worldwide With Low Human Risk and Ongoing Animal Surveillance in 2025
Aug 13, 2025Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
This is Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update. Today is Wednesday, August 13, 2025. Here are the top stories and essential updates from the past 24 hours.
Top Stories
First, the World Health Organization reports no new human H5N1 cases confirmed globally in the last day. The total remains at 26 infections for 2025, with 14 in Cambodia, resulting in eight deaths. India and Mexico have also reported fatalities. All known cases have had direct or probable contact with infected poultry or wild birds, and no evidence of...
Bird Flu Continues Stable with Low Human Risk as UK Reports New Poultry Outbreaks and Global Cases Remain Unchanged
Aug 11, 2025Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update
Monday, August 11, 2025
Top stories
- UK detects new poultry outbreaks: The UK Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 in commercial poultry near Seaton, East Devon on August 8, with control zones in place; England now totals 67 H5N1 poultry outbreaks in the current wave, with Great Britain not considered free of HPAI under WOAH rules (UK government update, Aug 10).
- Global human cases unchanged this week: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 26 human H5N1 infections globally between...
Bird Flu H5N1 Cases Rise in UK and Cambodia as Global Health Experts Urge Continued Vigilance in 2025
Aug 09, 2025This is Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update for Saturday, August 9, 2025.
Top stories today:
First, the United Kingdom has reported its 77th outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 in commercial poultry, following confirmation at a site in Norfolk. According to the UK government, containment zones have been established, and the latest cases make up the largest cluster seen in several months. Importantly, authorities note that strict biosecurity protocols remain in place to prevent further spread.
Second, Cambodia has identified one new human infection with H5N1 in the last twenty-four hours...
H5N1 Bird Flu Spreads in UK Poultry as Global Experts Monitor Sporadic Human Cases in 2025
Aug 08, 2025Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update
Friday, August 8, 2025
This is Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update, bringing you the rapid developments in avian influenza around the globe. Today is Friday, August 8, 2025.
Top Stories
First, the United Kingdom has reported two new confirmed cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 in poultry, one near Attleborough in Norfolk and another near Romsey in Hampshire. Both sites have triggered 3 km protection and 10 km surveillance zones, and all affected birds are being humanely culled according to DEFRA and GOV.UK. Disease control measures remain...
H5N1 Bird Flu Persists Globally: WHO Monitors Outbreaks in Poultry and Wildlife with No New Human Cases
Aug 06, 2025This is Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update from Quiet Please for Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
Top Stories
First, the World Health Organization reports ongoing outbreaks of highly pathogenic H5N1 in poultry and wild birds across multiple continents, with continued spillover to mammals seen primarily in North America and Southeast Asia. While avian cases persist, human infections remain rare but are drawing heightened international concern as the virus continues its rapid genetic evolution.
Second, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a situational update confirming no new human H5N1 cases...
H5N1 Bird Flu Spreads in Cambodia with New Human Case While US Monitors Dairy Cattle and Poultry Outbreaks
Aug 04, 2025This is Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update for Monday, August 4, 2025.
Top stories today
First, in Cambodia, the Ministry of Health has announced an additional confirmed human H5N1 case, a poultry market worker in Kampong Cham. This brings the country’s total to 12 lab-confirmed cases this year, up from 11 yesterday. Six deaths have been reported among these, matching the high case fatality ratio previously highlighted by the World Health Organization. Cambodian authorities are intensifying their market disinfection programs and boosting household surveillance.
Second, the United States continues to monitor H5N1 among da...
H5N1 Bird Flu Spreads in California Poultry Farms as Global Surveillance Continues Amid Emerging Cases
Aug 02, 2025This is Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update, Saturday, August 2, 2025.
Top stories:
First, authorities in California confirmed new outbreaks of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza on commercial poultry farms in the Central Valley. According to the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, containment operations are underway, with culling of affected flocks and quarantine zones expanded. The latest reports note an estimated 120,000 birds culled since yesterday as part of these emergency controls.
Second, the World Health Organization is monitoring suspected human H5N1 infections linked to a recent cluster in southeast Asia. Cambodian health...
H5N1 Bird Flu Cases Rise to 70 in US as Poultry Outbreaks Continue and Experts Urge Vigilance
Aug 01, 2025Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update
Friday, August 1, 2025
This is Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update for Friday, August 1st, 2025. I'm your host, bringing you the top stories and latest developments on the global avian influenza A H5N1 situation.
Top stories
First, U.S. health officials report that the total number of confirmed human cases linked to poultry and dairy exposures has reached 70 since early 2024, with three reported severe cases in the past month, including one fatality. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology and recent CDC updates, there is...
H5N1 Bird Flu Cases Decline in US as Cambodia Reports New Infection, WHO Maintains Low Risk Assessment
Jul 30, 2025This is Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update. Today is Wednesday, July 30, 2025.
Top stories:
First, Cambodia’s health ministry has reported a new H5N1 avian flu case, hospitalizing a man and bringing its national total to 14 human infections this year. This marks a continued trend of sporadic human cases mainly linked to direct poultry exposure. The UN Food and Agriculture Organization, World Health Organization, and World Organization for Animal Health have just published a risk assessment saying the risk to the general population remains low, but is considered low to moderate for those with frequent an...
H5N1 Bird Flu Remains Stable with No New Human Cases Reported Worldwide in Latest CDC and WHO Updates
Jul 28, 2025Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update
Monday, July 28th, 2025
This is Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update, your essential briefing on global bird flu developments. Today is Monday, July 28th, 2025.
Top stories
First, over the past 24 hours, surveillance by the World Health Organization and regional agencies has shown no new confirmed human cases of H5N1 avian influenza. The global total stands steady at 986 laboratory-confirmed human cases since 2003, with 27 cases reported since the start of 2025, according to the most recent WHO report as of July 25.
Second, the Centers for...
H5N1 Bird Flu Remains Stable: No New Human Cases Reported Globally as CDC Maintains Low Risk Assessment
Jul 26, 2025This is Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update. Today is Saturday, July 26, 2025.
Top stories
First, Cambodia has reported no new human H5N1 cases in the last 24 hours, maintaining the total for 2025 at eleven cases to date, according to the World Health Organization’s latest updates. This follows a surge in June when seven cases were reported, causing close monitoring globally after a previous lull in human infections.
Second, in the United States, the CDC notes the highly pathogenic H5N1 strain continues to impact livestock and wildlife, with ongoing sporadic human cases ma...
Bird Flu Spreads in Poultry Across Europe and US with Isolated Human Cases in Cambodia and Limited Global Impact
Jul 25, 2025Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update
Friday, July 25, 2025
This is Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update, bringing you the top news and insights on the avian influenza situation. It's Friday, July 25th, 2025.
Top Stories
1. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control reports active H5N1 surveillance as new poultry outbreaks are confirmed in Northern and Western Europe over the past 24 hours. No new human cases have been reported in the region, but animal health authorities warn of continued risk in poultry-rich zones.
2. According to the World Health Organization...
Cambodia Reports 12th Human H5N1 Case in 2025 as Global Health Experts Warn of Evolving Viral Threat
Jul 23, 2025This is Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update for Wednesday, July 23, 2025.
Top Stories:
First, concern in Cambodia continues as the Ministry of Health announced its 12th confirmed human H5N1 infection this year. The latest case is a five-year-old boy from Kampot province who remains hospitalized in intensive care. Investigators link his infection to regular contact with sick backyard chickens. Cambodia has seen an unusual surge in cases recently, with 9 reported since early June. The World Health Organization reports that of the 27 Cambodian cases since the virus resurfaced last year, 12 have been fatal, and most...
H5N1 Bird Flu Persists: Low US Outbreaks Continue, Cambodia Sees Spike in Human Cases
Jul 19, 2025Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update
Saturday, July 19, 2025
This is the Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update, bringing you the latest on the avian influenza situation. Today is Saturday, July 19, 2025.
Top stories
First, United States animal and human surveillance remains stable with only one new detection in poultry from a game bird farm in Pennsylvania and two detections in dairy cattle in California and Arizona over the past month. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention emphasizes that outbreaks continue at low levels nationally. Scientists are investigating farm-based transmission routes, with...
H5N1 Bird Flu Spreads to Bangladesh with New Human Case While CDC Maintains Low Public Health Risk
Jul 18, 2025This is Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update for Friday, July 18, 2025. I’m your host, bringing you the latest on H5N1 bird flu—your trusted source for concise, evidence-based updates.
Top stories
First, the World Health Organization reported a new confirmed human case of H5N1 avian influenza from Bangladesh, identified earlier this week. This marks the first reported case in that country since March, underlining ongoing sporadic human infections in Asia.
Second, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reaffirmed that while the H5N1 virus remains widespread in wild...
H5N1 Bird Flu Spreads in Cambodia and US: WHO Confirms New Cases, Experts Monitor Transmission Risks
Jul 16, 2025Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update – Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Welcome to Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update. Today is Wednesday, July 16, 2025. Here are the top developments from the last 24 hours.
Top Stories
First, the World Health Organization has confirmed the latest human case of H5N1 avian influenza in Bangladesh this July, highlighting the continuing global spread of the virus. Recent weeks have seen ongoing transmission among both poultry and wild bird populations, with persistent cases documented across Asia, Europe, and North America.
Second, Cambodia remains a focus, as WHO has re...
H5N1 Bird Flu Spreads Globally: Cambodia Reports Spike in Cases, US Confirms First Fatality in 2025
Jul 14, 2025Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update
Monday, July 14, 2025
Good afternoon. It’s Monday, July 14th, 2025. Welcome to the Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update. Here are today’s top developments in the global avian influenza situation.
Top stories
First, the World Health Organization’s latest weekly report shows that avian influenza A(H5N1) remains widespread among poultry and wild birds worldwide. Several countries, including Cambodia and the United States, continue to report new outbreaks in animals and isolated infections in humans. Cambodia recently reported an unusual spike in human cases, with 1...
H5N1 Bird Flu Spreads in Cambodia: 12 Human Cases Reported This Year, Experts Urge Continued Vigilance
Jul 12, 2025This is Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update for Saturday, July 12, 2025.
Top Stories
First, Cambodia has confirmed its twelfth human case of H5N1 avian influenza this year. The Ministry of Health announced that a five-year-old boy from Kampot province is currently in intensive care with severe respiratory symptoms. This follows the recent death of a 19-month-old in neighboring Takeo province. Health authorities emphasize that there remains no evidence of human-to-human transmission, but the continued appearance of cases—twelve so far in 2025—has increased concern and international monitoring. According to The Independent, almost half of glob...
H5N1 Bird Flu Cases Decline Nationwide as CDC Shifts to Monthly Reporting and Maintains Low Alert Level
Jul 09, 2025This is Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update. Today is Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
Top stories
First, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has further reduced its bird flu alert level. As of this week, there have been no indicators of unusual flu activity in people, including avian influenza H5N1, and recent human infections remain very low. The CDC shifted to monthly reporting on bird flu cases and surveillance, reflecting the currently low public health threat in the United States.
Second, World Health Organization data show that globally, H5N1 continues...
H5N1 Bird Flu Surges Globally: Japan Outbreak, Indonesia Cases Rise, and Promising Vaccine Trial Offers Hope
Jul 07, 2025Good evening, listeners. Today is Monday, July 7th, 2025. This is your host, bringing you the "Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update." Let's dive into the top stories surrounding the Avian Influenza virus, widely known as H5N1, as we look to keep you informed of the latest developments.
In the past 24 hours, three major developments have emerged. First, an outbreak has been confirmed in southern Japan, with local health authorities reporting an alarming spread within poultry farms there. Efforts to contain the virus are underway, particularly focused on quarantine measures and the culling of affected birds.
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H5N1 Virus Spreads to Argentina, Nigeria, and Vietnam as Global Cases Rise to Nearly 3000
Jun 20, 2025Good afternoon, listeners. Today is Friday, June 20, 2025. Welcome to the Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update, your essential source for the latest developments on the avian influenza outbreak. Here are your top stories from the last 24 hours.
In a significant development, three new countries have reported their first confirmed cases of the H5N1 strain. Health authorities in Argentina, Nigeria, and Vietnam have announced infections within their borders, prompting immediate measures to contain the virus. These additions mark a troubling expansion of the virus's geographical footprint. Efforts are being intensified to track and monitor the spread among...
H5N1 Cases Surge in Southeast Asia as Global Health Experts Race to Develop Vaccine and Prevent Outbreak
Jun 18, 2025Good afternoon, listeners. Today is Wednesday, June 18, 2025, and this is your Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update. In today's top stories, we have three major developments over the last 24 hours.
First, the World Health Organization has released an updated report showing a significant rise in H5N1 cases in Southeast Asia. Thailand has reported 15 new cases, marking a 25% increase compared to yesterday's figures. This surge is believed to be linked to increased transmissions in poultry farms, prompting local authorities to tighten biosecurity measures.
Second, in a major breakthrough, researchers in the United Kingdom have successfully...
Global H5N1 Bird Flu Outbreak Intensifies with New Cases in Japan and France, WHO Urges Rapid International Response
Jun 16, 2025Good day, listeners. Today is Monday, June 16th, 2025, and welcome to the Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update. We bring you the latest on the ongoing bird flu situation with critical information from the past twenty-four hours.
In our top stories today, the global community is responding swiftly to new developments in the H5N1 avian influenza outbreak. First, Japan has reported a cluster of new infections in Miyagi Prefecture, totaling eight new human cases. This recent spike comes in the wake of intensive agricultural surveillance that has seen recent outbreaks in local poultry farms, prompting immediate...
Global H5N1 Cases Rise to 179 as Vietnam Reports New Infections and Health Agencies Enhance Surveillance Efforts
Jun 15, 2025Good afternoon. Today is Sunday, June 15, 2025. Welcome to the Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update, bringing you the latest information and insights on the ongoing avian influenza situation across the globe.
Let's begin with today's top stories. In the last 24 hours, health authorities in Vietnam have confirmed three new human cases of H5N1. These cases mark the first instances identified in the region this month, prompting a swift public health response including the culling of poultry in several affected areas to prevent further spread.
In Europe, the UK Health Security Agency has issued a...
Global H5N1 Bird Flu Outbreak Intensifies with Rising Cases in Vietnam and First UK Human Infection Reported
Jun 15, 2025Good afternoon, listeners. Today is Sunday, June 15th, 2025, and welcome to the Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update. I'm [Your Name] bringing you the top stories shaping the global response to the H5N1 bird flu outbreak.
In our top stories today: First, the World Health Organization has issued a new advisory urging countries to intensify their surveillance efforts following a sudden rise in human cases in Southeast Asia. In just the last 24 hours, Vietnam has reported 15 new cases, marking the highest single-day increase in the region this year. Health officials stress the importance of preparedness, as...
Global H5N1 Bird Flu Cases Rise 10 Percent Amid New Outbreaks in France and Increasing International Concern
Jun 13, 2025Welcome to the Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update. Today is Friday, June 13, 2025. Here are your top stories:
First, a new outbreak of H5N1 has been reported on a poultry farm in southern France. The French Ministry of Health confirmed the outbreak, affecting approximately 15,000 birds. Rapid response teams have been deployed to contain the virus, and culling measures are underway to prevent further spread.
Second, the World Health Organization has released an update on the global H5N1 situation. They note a slight increase in reported human cases, with a total of 22 new infections...
H5N1 Outbreak Escalates in France as Global Cases Rise Canada Reveals Promising Antiviral Treatment
Jun 11, 2025Good afternoon, listeners. This is the Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update for Wednesday, June 11, 2025. I'm your host, bringing you the latest on the H5N1 avian influenza. Let's start with today's top stories.
In the last 24 hours, three major developments have unfolded. First, a significant outbreak of H5N1 has been reported at a poultry farm in southern France, prompting local authorities to enforce a quarantine zone and cull over 200,000 birds to prevent further spread. This move follows a similar incident in neighboring Spain just last week. Second, in a surprising turn, the World Health Organization...
H5N1 Bird Flu Cases Surge Globally: Thailand Outbreak, European Spike, and Promising Vaccine Development Emerge
Jun 09, 2025Welcome to the Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update. Today is Monday, June 9, 2025. Here are today's top stories.
In the last 24 hours, the global health community has focused on three major developments concerning the H5N1 strain of bird flu. Firstly, officials in Southeast Asia have confirmed a sudden cluster of cases within a small farming community in northern Thailand. This outbreak includes 12 confirmed cases, all linked to a local poultry farm, leading to increased monitoring and preventative measures across the region.
Secondly, the World Health Organization has raised its alert level following a rise...
H5N1 Outbreak Intensifies with New Cases in Vietnam and Romania Global Health Experts Urge Vigilance
Jun 06, 2025Good day! You’re tuned into the Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update on Friday, June 6, 2025. We bring you the latest on the evolving H5N1 avian influenza situation. Here are today’s top stories.
First, health authorities in Southeast Asia have reported a significant development. A new cluster of H5N1 cases has been detected in northern Vietnam. Local officials confirmed six new infections in the past 24 hours, marking the highest daily increase for the region in two months. These cases are linked to a poultry market in Thai Binh province. Efforts to contain the outbreak are...
H5N1 Cases Rise in Southeast Asia as Global Health Experts Develop Promising Vaccine and Enhance Prevention Strategies
Jun 04, 2025Good afternoon, listeners, and welcome to the Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update. Today is Wednesday, June 4th, 2025. Here are the top stories affecting the ongoing battle against the H5N1 avian influenza.
In our first major development, the World Health Organization released a new statement noting an increase in H5N1 cases in Southeast Asia. The region has reported 45 new cases in the last 24 hours, raising the total to over 600 cases this year alone. Health authorities are on high alert, and heightened surveillance measures are being implemented across the affected areas.
Our second story...
Global H5N1 Outbreak Escalates France Reports First Human Case as WHO Convenes Emergency Conference
Jun 02, 2025Good afternoon, listeners. Today is Monday, June 2nd, 2025, and welcome to the Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update. I’m your host, Amy Tran, bringing you the latest developments straight to your ears.
Our top stories: First, a significant development in Europe, where France has confirmed its first human case of H5N1 this year. This has raised concerns about possible localized transmission, prompting immediate response efforts from health authorities to contain the spread. The French Health Ministry is working closely with international partners, including the World Health Organization, to trace and monitor all potential contacts.
H5N1 Bird Flu Spreads in Southeast Asia: New Variant Emerges as Global Cases Rise and Human Transmission Concerns Grow
Jun 01, 2025Welcome to Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update. Today is Sunday, June 1, 2025. I'm your host delivering the latest on the avian flu front.
Top stories today: Firstly, new measures are being rolled out in Southeast Asia where authorities are battling a surge in H5N1 cases. Cambodia reports a 15% increase in cases as local governments intensify culling measures and restrictions on poultry transport to stem further spread. Secondly, Japan has confirmed its third human-to-human transmission of the virus, intensifying efforts to trace contacts and quarantine affected individuals. The health ministry assures that all known contacts are under...
Global H5N1 Cases Rise as WHO Warns of Potential Spread Amid New Vaccine Development and International Collaboration
May 30, 2025Good day, listeners. Today is Friday, May 30, 2025. Welcome to your 3-minute update on Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update. Here are the top stories of the past 24 hours.
First, the World Health Organization reported an uptick in confirmed H5N1 cases in Southeast Asia. Indonesia recorded 10 new cases, bringing its total to 135. Health authorities are collaborating with global partners to control the outbreak's spread, emphasizing the importance of rapid response measures.
Second, in Europe, France has reported two additional H5N1 cases. While the numbers remain relatively low, French health officials cautioned against complacency, emphasizing...
H5N1 Bird Flu Spreads in China and Europe: New Cases Emerge, WHO Warns of Potential Pandemic Risk
May 29, 2025Good afternoon, listeners. It's Thursday, May 29, 2025. You're tuned in to the "Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update." I'm your host, bringing you the latest on the avian influenza situation. Let's dive right into today's top stories.
In the last 24 hours, we've seen a significant development as the World Health Organization has confirmed a new cluster of H5N1 cases in southeastern China. This cluster has raised concerns as the virus appears to have acquired genetic mutations making it more transmissible among humans. Local authorities are working quickly to contain this outbreak, implementing travel restrictions and ramping up...
H5N1 Outbreak Continues Global Spread Four New Human Cases Reported in Indonesia Amid Rising Avian Flu Concerns
May 28, 2025Good afternoon. Today is Wednesday, May 28, 2025. Welcome to the Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update. Thank you for joining us as we provide the latest information on the H5N1 avian influenza situation. Here are the top stories for today.
In the past 24 hours, health authorities reported significant developments in the H5N1 outbreak. First, four new human cases were confirmed in Indonesia, raising concerns about possible human-to-human transmission. The Indonesian Ministry of Health is actively investigating these cases to trace any connections and assess the risk of wider spread.
Second, in southern China, agricultural...