Avian Influenza

• Avian flu: People, pets urged to keep clear of sick, dead birds as B.C. probes 1st human case

  A teen from the Fraser Health region, remains in critical condition in B.C. Children's Hospital after contracting Canada's first suspected human case of the virus.

  Health

  Nov 12
  
• Bird flu pandemic may be ‘unfolding in slow motion,’ scientists warn

  Scientists tracking the spread of bird flu are increasingly concerned that gaps in surveillance may keep them several steps behind a new pandemic.

  Health

  Jul 2
  
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• Alberta dairy producers urged to continue monitoring herds amid U.S. bird flu outbreak

  Alberta officials continue to monitor the ongoing bird flu outbreak in dairy cows in the United States, with producers advised to closely monitor their herds.

  Health

  Jun 7
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• Bird flu found in dead crows, Bald Eagle in Kingston

  Local deaths part of global avian influenza outbreak, officials say

  Health

  Feb 23
• Avian flu: More than 3M birds affected in Canada amid global outbreak

  The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the ongoing response to the country's avian influenza outbreak is 'unique' for this time of the year.

  Canada

  Feb 16
• Early signs of avian influenza impacting waterfowl in Lethbridge

  Warm weather has delayed a spike in waterfowl illness and death, however, bird-watching enthusiasts and scientists alike are keeping an eye on the situation.

  Environment

  Dec 20, 2023
• Cases of bird flu confirmed in Mississauga, officials say

  The City said the avian flu also known as H5N1 "has been confirmed in Mississauga after suspected cases were investigated and test results have come back positive."

  Health

  Apr 4, 2023
• Dead waterfowl found in Brampton test positive for bird flu, city says

  The city said the dead waterfowl were found in the Professor's Lake and Duncan Valley Foster South area. 

  Canada

  Mar 21, 2023
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• Bird flu vaccine could soon be on standby in case of future outbreak: experts

  Some of the world's leading makers of flu vaccines say they could make hundreds of millions of bird flu shots for humans within months.

  Health

  Mar 20, 2023
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• Dead birds found in Brampton being tested for bird flu, city says

  In a news release Thursday, the City of Brampton, Ont., said dead waterfowl found in the Professor's Lake and Duncan Foster Pond South area were being tested for bird flu.

  Environment

  Mar 17, 2023