In a concerning turn of events, a person in Washington state has passed away due to a rare bird flu virus. This is the first known case of this particular strain, H5N5, in a human in the U. S. The individual, an older adult with existing health issues, was hospitalized in early November and succumbed to the illness on Friday. The H5N5 strain is not commonly seen in ...
A man from Washington state has sadly passed away from a rare type of bird flu. This is the first time this particular strain, called H5N5, has been known to infect a human. The man, who was older and had other health issues, lived near Seattle and took care of chickens in his backyard. Experts think his birds might have caught the virus from wild birds. The good ne...
In a surprising turn of events, a person from Washington State has passed away after contracting the H5N5 bird flu, marking the first known human case of this particular strain worldwide. This individual, from Grays Harbor County, was an older adult with existing health issues and kept a small flock of various domestic birds at home. Health officials discovered trac...
A person in Washington state has caught a rare bird flu strain that hasn't been seen in humans before. This individual, who has other health issues, got very sick with a high fever, confusion, and breathing problems. Experts say the risk to the public is low. The flu strain, called H5N5, is usually found in wild birds in the U. S. and Canada, not people. The person ...
A person in Washington state has caught bird flu, and it's a type that hasn't been seen in humans before. This is the first time in nine months that someone in the US has gotten bird flu. The person is older, has other health problems, and lives in Grays Harbor County. They were put in the hospital early this month with H5N5 avian influenza. No one knows for sure how...
Brazil is stepping up to share its experiences with bird flu at an upcoming global conference. The United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) picked Brazil to host this event, even though the country just had its first bird flu outbreak this past May on a chicken farm. This shows Brazil's quick response and strong safety measures. Bird flu is a big deal...
The U. S. government has taken a surprising step back in its fight against potential health threats. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently canceled a significant contract with Moderna, a biotech company known for its COVID-19 vaccine. This contract, worth $766 million, was aimed at developing a new vaccine for bird flu, specifically the H5N1 stra...
A new visa option is on the horizon for those looking to move to the United States. This new "gold card" will replace the existing EB-5 program, which offers green cards to investors. The catch? It will cost a hefty 5 million dollars. This move is part of a broader trend of making immigration more expensive and exclusive. It's a clear signal that wealth is becoming a...
The U. S. government recently pulled the plug on a major project. The project was to create a vaccine for bird flu. This vaccine was to protect people from flu viruses that could start a pandemic. The government was worried about the safety of the mRNA technology used in the vaccine. The Department of Health and Human Services ended a $766 million deal with Moderna....
The bird flu situation in the U. S. has taken an unexpected turn. For the past three months, there have been no reported cases of bird flu in humans. This pause has left health experts scratching their heads. The H5N1 bird flu has been a global issue for years, affecting wild birds, poultry, and even cows. In the U. S. , it started causing problems in people and cows...