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Bird Flu Tracker Avian Influenza A H5N1

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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  • CDC Winds Down Emergency Response as Bird Flu Wanes in the U.S.

    CDC Winds Down Emergency Response as Bird Flu Wanes in the U.S.
    Jul 10 2025
    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has wound down its emergency response to bird flu in the United States after a marked decline in animal infections and no new human cases reported since February 2025. CDC officials stated on July 7 that ongoing bird flu updates will now be integrated into routine influenza surveillance and reported monthly rather than weekly. This shift comes after 70 confirmed human infections with the H5N1 strain—mostly among farmworkers—and one reported fatality in Louisiana. The CDC emphasizes that while the current public health risk remains low, monitoring will continue and the agency is poised to respond rapidly to any significant developments, according to Axios and the CDC.

    The U.S. experienced severe impacts on the poultry industry, with nearly 175 million birds having died or been culled since the start of the outbreak in 2022, as reported by Science News. The recent months, however, have seen a notable decrease in both animal and human cases, prompting most affected states to either end or scale back their response efforts.

    A new development emerged in California, where a rare H5N9 strain of bird flu was detected for the first time in the U.S. at a duck farm. State officials quickly quarantined the site and culled 119,000 birds last December. Importantly, H5N9 is considered to pose little risk to humans, and no human infections have been linked to this strain in the U.S. to date. Health experts remain vigilant, increasing surveillance and biosecurity at farms to prevent further spread, according to Passport Health.

    Globally, the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza continues to circulate among wild birds and pose ongoing challenges in parts of Asia and Europe, but no major international outbreaks have been reported in the past day. Scientists worldwide continue to monitor for changes in the virus that might increase its risk to people, particularly as H5N1 evolves and spreads in diverse animal populations.

    While vaccines for the H5 strains are approved in the U.S., none have been deployed during the most recent outbreaks. The USDA is continuing to track and publish animal detection data, while the CDC will focus on reporting any future human cases as they arise.

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  • "Heightened Vigilance as H5N1 Bird Flu Spreads Globally, Impacting U.S. Poultry and Dairy"

    "Heightened Vigilance as H5N1 Bird Flu Spreads Globally, Impacting U.S. Poultry and Dairy"
    Jul 8 2025
    U.S. health officials remain on high alert as H5N1 bird flu continues to circulate widely in both animals and humans. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, H5N1 bird flu is now widespread among wild birds globally and has triggered significant outbreaks in U.S. poultry and dairy cows. Several recent human cases have been reported in dairy and poultry workers, though the CDC maintains that the current risk to the general public remains low. The CDC updated its reporting cadence on July 7, 2025, integrating bird flu updates with routine influenza surveillance and shifting to monthly reporting of human monitoring and testing data.

    CDC emphasizes that while the virus has caused major animal outbreaks—infecting more than 174 million birds across all 50 states since 2022 and over 1,000 dairy herds in 17 states—the virus still does not spread easily from person to person. Most human cases in the U.S. have involved direct animal exposure, particularly among farm workers.

    Despite the low risk to the wider population, some public health experts are concerned about policy proposals that would allow the virus to spread unchecked through poultry flocks to identify naturally immune birds. According to Live Science, experts warn that this approach could accelerate the risk of the virus mutating and adapting to human hosts, potentially setting the stage for a pandemic. Virologists from Johns Hopkins and other institutions argue that prolonging the virus’s presence in livestock increases the chance for spillover into humans.

    During the ongoing outbreak, public health monitoring remains robust. The CDC continues to track novel influenza viruses, including H5N1, through a collaborative nationwide surveillance network. Additionally, the upcoming 2025-2026 U.S. flu season is drawing attention from researchers, as The Nation’s Health notes concern over possible co-infection with seasonal flu and H5N1, which could increase risks for both transmission and severity of illness.

    Internationally, Cambodia has reported a twelfth human H5N1 case this year, involving a child with direct contact to infected backyard poultry. Cambodian authorities note a recent acceleration in cases, likely driven by ongoing virus circulation in poultry and the emergence of new viral strains, according to the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy.

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  • CDC Deactivates H5N1 Emergency, Maintains Vigilance Amid Shifting Bird Flu Landscape

    CDC Deactivates H5N1 Emergency, Maintains Vigilance Amid Shifting Bird Flu Landscape
    Jul 7 2025
    The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has deactivated its emergency response to the H5N1 bird flu, marking a significant shift in the national approach to the virus. According to the CDC, this decision was made on July 2, 2025, after a sustained decline in animal infections and no new human cases in the US reported since February. The agency emphasized that while the emergency phase has ended, routine surveillance and monitoring will continue within the CDC’s influenza division to remain vigilant for any resurgence.

    Dr. Nirav Shah, formerly a principal deputy director at the CDC, explained that the move reflects the current lower risk to public health, stating that the response can be rapidly ramped up again if new cases emerge. H5N1, identified in the late 1990s, has caused sporadic global outbreaks. Since 2022, it has affected nearly 175 million birds in the US and spread to wild and domestic animals, as well as over 1,000 cattle herds across 17 states. In all, 70 human cases have been recorded in the US, with just one fatality. Most US human cases were mild and involved those working in close contact with infected poultry or livestock.

    US health officials continue to stress that the risk to the general population remains low, but they encourage those working with birds or dairy cattle to take precautions. States such as Rhode Island are providing free personal protective equipment to farm workers and conducting surveillance in animals, raw milk, and wastewater.

    Globally, the situation remains mixed. Cambodia is currently experiencing a surge in H5N1 infections, reporting 12 human cases this year—including seven in just under a month—most in children and those exposed to sick poultry. The Ministry of Health in Cambodia confirmed the latest case, involving a five-year-old boy who fell ill after contact with chickens. This surge has drawn attention from neighboring countries such as Thailand, which has increased its monitoring measures despite having no new domestic human cases in nearly 20 years.

    Worldwide, nearly 1,000 human cases have been reported in 2025, with a concerning 48 percent fatality rate, though most outbreaks remain limited to those with direct animal exposure. Experts caution that while the public health threat is currently low, ongoing vigilance and prompt reporting remain critical, especially given the virus’s history of seasonal spikes in the fall and winter.

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