H5N1

• Bird flu risk to humans an ‘enormous concern,’ WHO says. Here’s what to know

  Avian flu is caused by influenza viruses that spread among wild aquatic birds and can infect domestic poultry and other animal species.

  Canada

  Apr 18
  
• 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
  
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• 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, 2023
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• 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, 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
• Bird flu fighters in B.C. face unprecedented challenge, as H5N1 spread across Canada

  The current H5N1 strain is "behaving very differently" to previous versions, says British Columbia chief veterinarian Theresa Burns.

  Health

  Nov 15, 2022
• Atlantic Canada experts divided on backyard feeders as bird flu continues to spread

  Bird experts in Atlantic Canada are split on whether putting out backyard bird feeders over the winter is harmless or potentially deadly to birds given the risk of avian flu.

  Canada

  Nov 5, 2022
• Avian Flu outbreak declared at O’Keefe Ranch in Spallumcheen

  The sudden death of a few birds at O'Keefe Ranch in Spallumcheen led the ranch to notify the authorities.

  Canada

  Sep 21, 2022
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• Highly pathogenic avian influenza believed to be killing seals in Quebec

  A biologist with Fisheries and Oceans Canada says these are the first reported cases of the virus being passed from wild birds to marine mammals in Quebec.

  Health

  Aug 3, 2022
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• Food agency lifts restrictions imposed after discovery of avian flu in New Brunswick

  The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has ended restrictions in New Brunswick that were imposed following the discovery of the highly pathogenic avian influenza in April.

  Canada

  Jun 8, 2022