First penguin deaths in sub-Antarctic region attributed to bird flu strain

The highly infectious avian influenza strain H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b has killed millions of birds and mammals across the globe

Bird flu’s growing threat? After human case from infected cow in Texas, over 500 penguins found dead in Antarctica

The human patient had a mutation, PB2 E627K, which is linked to the virus adapting to mammalian hosts

French bird flu vaccine for ducks may be launched soon

Nearly 9,000 marine creatures killed due to the virus in Chile

Culling of chickens and ducks underway after bird flu confirmed in Bihar’s Supaul

The administration had sent samples for testing after the deaths of various birds was reported in the village of Chhapkahi in the last week of March

‘Wise to assume bird flu pandemic will cause more severe disease in humans than COVID-19’

Bird flu expert Suresh Kuchipudi on the pathogenesis of H5N1 and threats it poses

Centre confirms bird flu in Jharkhand government farm after hundreds of chickens died last week

H5N1 strain is known to be more infectious and fatal to poultry and more persistent in wild bird populations

Grab the pathogens, but don’t share the drugs

Developing countries led by the African bloc fight for access to vaccine and therapy at WHO talks on pandemic policy

Bird flu outbreak in Andhra: Could H5N1 spark next pandemic? New paper warns of risks

Over 48 mammal species infected with virus since 2020; threat of mutation that sustains human-to-human transmission

What is spillover? Bird flu outbreak underscores need for early detection to prevent the next big pandemic

Active monitoring of wild animals, farm animals and humans will allow health officials to detect the first sign of spillover and help prevent a …

H5N1 bird flu could wipe out thousands of penguins across Antarctica

Scientists believe that once transmitted, the flu in Antarctica will be hard to contain due to challenges in testing

We should only worry about bird flu making us sick when we see human-to-human transmission

There is no evidence yet that any avian flu strain has spread from human to human

H5 pandemic in the making? Minks may become the bird flu vector for humans

Spain’s bird flu outbreak in minks hints at a mutating virus    

Kerala bird flu: Thousands of ducks to be culled in Alappuzha after reports of confirmed cases

The circulating H5N1 strain has killed millions of birds and mammals, including polar bear and penguins

India declares itself free of bird flu

No episode of the disease has been reported after an outbreak in Karnataka was contained 

China records first human death from H3N8 bird flu

China alerted WHO 24 days after the woman was hospitalised & 11 days after her death, against the mandated 24 hours

Avian flu reaches mainland Antarctica, confirm scientists

Discovery triggers need to prepare polar programmes to avoid transmission of infection to humans

Bird flu scare grips Cuttack: Ducks culled, compensation announced

After 12 ducks were tested positive of H5N1 virus, authorities culled 500 ducks, destroyed 6,000 eggs and instructed people not to consume the bird

Bird flu: Dead chickens found on Bihar field trigger panic

Animal husbandry officials have sent serum samples of the dead birds for analysis 

Bird flu pandemic threat as high as in 1997; focus on wild bird migration routes, say experts

Experts urge investment in developing newer generation vaccines based on mRNA technology 

India’s first bird flu death: Back to zoonotic diseases

The disease has been on India’s radar since 2006; need to strengthen disease surveillance, train workforce and build robust …

Bird flu in Kerala under control, say authorities

It was caused by H5N1 virus, confirm laboratory tests; culling to end Monday

Avian flu killing Jharkhand crows: virology institute

Highly pathogenic H5N1virus that can even spread to humans

Research on avian influenza virus to resume

Scientists had suspended research a year ago following public safety concerns over laboratory-modified H5N1 viruses

Learning from COVID-19: Here’s what is needed to prepare for the next global health emergency

A new pandemic may already be on the horizon as highly pathogenic avian influenza is raising growing alarm