Officials Report the First Human Death From Bird Flu in the U.S. Here's What to Know About the Virus
The United States has reported its first human death from H5N1 bird flu, marking a somber moment in the ongoing outbreak of the virus. The Louisiana Department of Health announced in a statement on Monday that a patient over the age of 65,
World Animal Health Body Urges Tighter Bird Flu Controls After US Death
More should be done to control the spread of bird flu among animals to avoid more cases in humans, the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) said on Wednesday, following the first death of a patient from the virus in the United States.
Bird flu will be the next pandemic unless health officials take 6 critical steps, experts say
In its announcement this week of the first human death from bird flu in the United States, health officials in Louisiana were quick to note that the patient was over age 65 and “reported to have underlying medical conditions.
Philippines reports outbreak of H5N2 bird flu among backyard ducks
The Philippines reported an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N2 bird flu among backyard ducks, the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) said on Thursday. The virus was detected in 15 out of 428 backyard ducks in the Camarines Norte province,
Does the First U.S. Death Mean Bird Flu Is Getting More Dangerous?
Any time a person catches H5N1, or bird flu, their infection is a chance for the virus to mutate in the wrong direction. When someone dies from the bird flu—as an elderly Louisiana man did on Jan. 6,
What is HMPV? Here's what you need to know as virus cases tick up in China, US
As cases of the HMPV virus continue to increase in the U.S. and in China, here's what you need to know about the virus.
What We Know About HMPV, the Common Virus Spreading in China
While cases are climbing in China, the situation is very different from what it was when Covid-19 emerged five years ago, ...
China’s latest virus surge is the human metapneumovirus (HMPV), which has also seen spikes in the U.S. Here are the symptoms and whether it could be the next pan…
News that northern China is seeing a surge of the respiratory illness called human metapneumovirus (HMPV), bringing an uptick ...
Virus outbreak in China sparks pandemic concerns: What to know about HMPV
Cases of human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, a contagious virus that can lead to respiratory disease, is reportedly spiking in northern China. Infectious disease experts say risk to the U.S. is low.
What is the HMPV virus in China? The human metapneumovirus and its symptoms, explained.
The human metapneumovirus is reportedly surging in China, but should Americans be concerned? Here's what to know about HMPV ...
Should Britain be worried about the virus spreading in China?
The pictures emerging are arresting: a hospital waiting room in Beijing, full of masked patients apparently attached to drips ...
France confirms first case of new mpox virus amid WHO global alert
France's health ministry confirmed its first case of a new mpox virus. The detection comes just weeks after the World Health ...
COVID Turns 5: Facts and Remaining Mysteries About the Virus
COVID-19 has continued to claim lives at an average rate of about 900 deaths per week in the U.S. over the past year.
A ‘quad-demic’ hit NC this winter, and now a 5th virus is spreading. How to stay safe
There has been an uptick in cases of norovirus (or “winter vomiting disease”), since it’s more common in the winter.
What Is The HMPV Virus Surging In China?
Plenty of viruses are having their strongest season for years. But experts have urged calm about HMPV, which is not a new ...
HMPV: What are the symptoms of the respiratory virus and how does it spread?
Texas Department of State Health Services data showed less than 50 HMPV-positive cases each week in December across the state ...
What virus is going around? RSV, flu and COVID-1 cases rise in Tennessee and nationwide. What to know
State and federal data show high levels of respiratory illnesses. Here's what to know about the illnesses circulating this ...