Bird Flu

• Bird flu kills dozens of cats in Poland. What’s happening?

  The cat infections in Poland is the first report of a high numbers of infected cats over a wide geographical area within a country, the WHO said.

  World

  Jul 17
  
• Bird flu outbreaks in humans may remain rare thanks to this gene

  Scientists have identified a gene called BTN3A3 in humans that plays a crucial role in preventing the replication of the avian influenza virus within human cells.

  Health

  Jun 29
  
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• 1st human death from H3N8 bird flu reported in China 

  A Chinese woman has become the first person to die from a type of bird flu that is rare in humans, the World Health Organization (WHO) said.

  Health

  Apr 12
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• Hastings Prince Edward Public Health issues warning of bird flu in pets

  A warning from Hastings Prince Edward Public Health advises pet owners to keep their animals away from wild birds after a dog in Oshawa, Ont., contracted avian flu and died.

  Health

  Apr 10
• Avian flu and dogs: How to protect your pets as cases of the fatal virus rise

  While the avian flu is primarily a disease of birds, it can also infect mammals, especially those who hunt, scavenge or otherwise consume infected birds.

  Canada

  Apr 6
• Dog in Ontario contracts avian flu from wild goose, dies in rare case

  The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says a dog in Ontario was infected with avian flu after chewing on a wild goose and died after developing 'clinical signs' of H1N1 infection.

  Health

  Apr 4
• 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
• Chile detects bird flu in 53-year-old man with severe influenza symptoms

  The government is investigating the source of contagion as well as others who were in contact with the patient. Chile has reported cases of the H5N1 bird flu since late last year.

  World

  Mar 30
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• Bird flu’s momentum in Canada worries experts: ‘Potential to become a pandemic’

  The bird flu is spreading across Canada, leaving some experts worried about its potential to become more transmissible among humans, and potentially sparking another pandemic.

  Health

  Mar 25
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• 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