H5N1 Avian Flu
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Alberta animal welfare agency says dog that tested positive for avian flu has diedThe Alberta SPCA says a dog that tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza has died, making it the second confirmed fatal case of bird flu in a dog in Canada.CanadaDec 22, 2025
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As U.S. bird flu spreads, hospitals will screen more people. Will Canada?As bird flu spread among animals soars in the United States, hospitals are being told to proactively screen for potential human cases in influenza A patients.HealthFeb 7, 2025
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U.S. reports first human bird flu case in Colorado prison inmateThe CDC said it has tracked the health of more than 2,500 people who have been exposed to H5N1 virus-infected birds, but that this was the only confirmed case to date.WorldApr 29, 2022
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N.S. government biologist recommends removing bird feeders to stop avian flu spreadA biologist for the department says feeders act as a meeting space for different species, exposing songbirds that are usually low-risk to others that might carry the virus.EnvironmentMar 16, 2022
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