Bird flu, also known as H5N1, has been around for decades. But a 2024 discovery came as a surprise to public health experts.

H5N1 is a highly contagious strain of avian influenza A that primarily affects birds. It has circulated for years, but a more virulent variant emerged in 2024, decimating poultry flocks and raising ...

As more humans become infected by H5N1 bird flu, experts worry of a new pandemic with 70 human cases in the U.S. including 1 ...

An outbreak of H5N1 avian influenza is rapidly spreading across North America, affecting both animals and humans. Scientists ...

The Global Virus Network (GVN), has issued a call-to-action to address the threat of H5N1 avian influenza, commonly known as ...

Bird flu (H5N1) could rapidly evolve into a human pandemic, warns a new study, calling for immediate surveillance and raising ...

The Greenville Country Music Fest returns for its sixth year on Oct. 24-25 at the CCNB Amphitheatre in Simpsonville. Zach Top ...

The first death caused by H5N1 bird flu was reported in January 2025. Some believe the virus could eventually pose a widespread risk to the public.

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USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced Friday that the H5N1 virus was discovered in meat from a single cull dairy cow as part of testing of 96 dairy cows. APHIS said the meat ...