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Bird Flu Tracker Avian Influenza A H5N1

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 Avian influenza or bird flu refers to the disease caused by infection with avian (bird) influenza (flu) Type A viruses. These viruses naturally spread among wild aquatic birds worldwide and can infect domestic poultry and other bird and animal species. Bird flu viruses do not normally infect humans. However, sporadic human infections with bird flu viruses have occurred.

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  • "Vigilance Remains Crucial as CDC Ends Bird Flu Emergency Response"

    "Vigilance Remains Crucial as CDC Ends Bird Flu Emergency Response"
    Jul 15 2025
    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has officially ended its emergency response to the H5N1 bird flu outbreak in the United States, a decision announced earlier this month and marking a turning point after more than a year of monitoring and containment. The CDC credited a sharp reduction in both animal and human infections for the shift, noting that there have been no new human cases in the U.S. since February 2025. The emergency response, initiated in April 2024, responded to outbreaks affecting poultry, wild birds, and cattle in several states, which cumulatively resulted in 70 human cases and one fatality, with most cases concentrated on the West Coast, particularly in California and Washington. According to federal agencies, only isolated new infections have been reported in animals in recent weeks, including a cattle case in Arizona and three small poultry outbreaks in Arizona, Idaho, and Pennsylvania.

    Despite the end of emergency protocols, the CDC and USDA have emphasized ongoing vigilance. Bird flu surveillance will now be incorporated into routine influenza monitoring, and agricultural biosecurity remains crucial. Some infectious disease experts, such as Michael Kinch of Stony Brook University, have expressed concern that scaling back focused efforts might leave the country less prepared if the virus mutates or begins spreading efficiently between humans.

    In a new development, California authorities in July reported the first U.S. detection of the H5N9 bird flu strain at a commercial duck farm in Merced County. The response included quarantines and the preemptive culling of over 119,000 birds to contain the outbreak. No human cases of H5N9 or spread to other farms have been reported, and experts currently assess its risk to humans as low. Nevertheless, California continues to witness record levels of avian influenza outbreaks among poultry operations.

    Globally, countries such as Cambodia have reported a striking increase in human H5N1 infections. Between January and July 2025, Cambodian health officials confirmed 11 laboratory cases, including six fatalities, according to Global Biodefense. All patients had recent contact with infected poultry, underscoring ongoing risks at the human-animal boundary. The World Health Organization notes that global human H5N1 infections since 2003 now tally 986 confirmed cases with 473 deaths.

    While public health officials in the U.S. are cautiously optimistic, they remind the public that continued preparedness and scientific monitoring remain essential. Thank you for tuning in to this update. Be sure to come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production—visit QuietPlease.ai for more.

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  • Bird Flu Outbreak Slows in the US: CDC Ends Emergency Response

    Bird Flu Outbreak Slows in the US: CDC Ends Emergency Response
    Jul 13 2025
    In the past 24 hours, the United States has seen a continued decline in bird flu activity, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announcing recently that it is ending its emergency response efforts due to falling case numbers and limited new detections. According to CDC spokespersons and recent coverage by Farm Policy News, there are currently no known human cases of bird flu in the US. Since the beginning of the outbreak in 2022, there have been 70 human cases and one death recorded nationally, with no human-to-human transmission identified. The risk to the general public remains low, but experts emphasize that people with direct exposure to infected animals or contaminated environments are still at elevated risk.

    Animal outbreaks in the US have also slowed considerably. The USDA confirmed only one new case in cattle in Arizona and two in total since June. For poultry, just three new outbreaks have occurred in the past month—affecting flocks in Arizona, Idaho, and Pennsylvania and resulting in the loss of about 30,000 birds. The last large-scale poultry outbreak took place in May, when several million birds in Arizona were impacted.

    On the regulatory front, the CDC has shifted bird flu updates from emergency response to routine influenza reporting. Data on animal outbreaks is now centralized with the USDA, while human case updates will appear monthly through regular flu surveillance channels. More than 18,600 individuals have been monitored following exposure to infected animals, and over 880 have been tested to date. Although several bird-flu vaccines have been approved by the FDA, none have been deployed during this outbreak.

    Despite declining numbers, some infectious disease experts express concern that reduced vigilance might leave the US vulnerable if the virus mutates or spreads more easily among humans. Ongoing surveillance and prompt action remain essential.

    Internationally, the picture is less stable. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization, there have been over 400 animal outbreaks of avian influenza with zoonotic potential worldwide since late April. Notably, Cambodia has reported a surge in human infections, with 11 cases and six deaths so far this year—an unusual spike that experts link to ongoing challenges in biosecurity and surveillance at the human-animal interface.

    A new development in the US includes the detection of the H5N9 bird flu strain at a California duck farm, marking the first such case nationally. While H5N9 has not resulted in any human infections in the US and is considered less dangerous than other strains, authorities remain on high alert.

    Thank you for tuning in to this bird flu update. Come back next week for the latest headlines and information. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out QuietPlease.ai.

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  • Reduced CDC Reporting on H5N1 Bird Flu: US Sees Declining Infection Rates

    Reduced CDC Reporting on H5N1 Bird Flu: US Sees Declining Infection Rates
    Jul 12 2025
    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has further reduced its public reporting on H5N1 bird flu this week as infection rates drop in the United States. As of July 7, the CDC is updating bird flu figures monthly instead of weekly. CDC officials report that recent months have seen a significant decline in new H5N1 cases among both people and animals. Since February 2024, there have been only six human cases in the US and no evidence of person-to-person transmission. The total number of US human infections since the earliest reports is 70, with most individuals experiencing mild symptoms, and just one confirmed fatality, according to CDC statements and summarized by Vax Before Travel and CIDRAP. Most cases have involved direct and unprotected contact with infected dairy cows or poultry.

    While human risk remains low, animal outbreaks also appear to be slowing. The US Department of Agriculture most recently detected an outbreak at a commercial game bird farm in Pennsylvania on July 2, impacting nearly 29,300 birds. The last confirmed case among dairy cattle was on June 24 in Arizona. The CDC will now direct people to USDA’s APHIS website for animal-related data as it phases out those updates from its main surveillance page.

    Globally, the bird flu story is more volatile. The World Health Organization and Cambodia’s health authorities reported an unusual spike of 11 new H5N1 human infections and six deaths in Cambodia between January and this month, with seven of those cases occurring in June alone. Most of these Cambodian cases are linked to direct exposure to sick or dead backyard poultry, and all ages have been affected. The country has now recorded 27 human cases since the virus re-emerged there in 2023, with a case fatality rate of approximately 44 percent. WHO continues to assess the overall global risk from H5N1 as low for the general population, but low to moderate for people with occupational exposure to birds.

    No H5N1 vaccines have been deployed to the US public, although several are approved for use if needed. Health authorities stress that while direct transmission between humans has not been observed, ongoing close monitoring is essential, especially among those working closely with poultry or livestock.

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