Could bird flu pandemic 'dwarf' COVID-19?
For the first time, a person in the United States has died after being infected with the bird flu. The World Health Organization says the risk of infection for the general population remains low, but as VOA’s Dora Mekouar reports,
Why The U.S. Could Be Making The Same Mistakes With Bird Flu As It Did With COVID-19
The first severe human case of bird flu was recently reported in the U.S. Here are some ways the U.S. may be repeating the same mistakes as from the COVID-19 pandemic.
First U.S. Death From Bird Flu Reported in Louisiana
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What to know about the first bird flu–related death in the U.S.
H5N1 has infected 66 people in the United States since early 2024, mostly causing mild illness. A Louisiana man was the first to get severely sick.
Can eggs spread bird flu? What you must know
The spread of avian influenza (HPAI) has also impacted the nationwide supply of poultry products, including eggs. Experts discuss whether it's safe to continue eating eggs.
Bird Flu Risk Remains Low After First US Death, WHO Says
The risk to the general population from H5N1 bird flu remains low, a World Health Organization spokesperson said on Tuesday, following the first death of a patient from the virus in the United States.
When Was the Last Bird Flu Outbreak? Chart Shows Spike in Cases
At least 66 people in the U.S. tested positive for the bird flu during 2024, including 63 cases that resulted from exposure to infected livestock, according to the
On This Day, Jan. 9: 1st known U.S. COVID-19 death takes place in Kansas
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Did Yale Scientists Find COVID-19 Spike Proteins in Vaccinated People? What We Know About Rumor
Speculation about the alleged findings of a study on long COVID and post-vaccination syndrome spread widely among vaccine ...
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5 graphs that show how the world suddenly changed when covid-19 hit
From carbon emissions to the share price of videoconferencing firm Zoom, these graphs tell the story of how the covid-19 ...
Covid-19: Over 7 Million Deaths Recorded In 5 Years
In 2023, the WHO estimated that the real death toll of the pandemic was at least 20 million Covid-19: over 7 million deaths ...
Statewide grand jury investigating COVID-19 vaccines finds no evidence of crimes
A statewide grand jury didn’t find evidence that COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers broke federal or state laws when making and ...
What Will Happen to COVID-19 in 2025? Experts Explain
Another year has gone by since the 2020 pandemic and COVID-19 remains at large, so experts weigh in on what will change in 2025.
After a long lull, Covid-19 levels are surging in the US
After a relatively slow start to the respiratory virus season, Covid-19 levels in the United States began ramping up just ...
COVID-19 Turns 5: Looking Back And Looking Forward
The world first became aware of Covid-19 five years ago. We evaluate where we are, remember how we got here, and consider ...
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Will there be another pandemic after covid-19 and are we prepared?
Covid-19 is responsible for the deaths of millions of people around the world, but researchers fear the next global outbreak ...
Florida grand jury investigating COVID-19 vaccines finds no evidence of criminal activity
A statewide grand jury convened at the request of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has found no evidence of criminal activity ...
The ‘quad-demic’: What is it, and how can you stay healthy?
Staying healthy in the New Year presents a new challenge for Americans who are coping with what health officials are calling a “ quad-demic ,” which involves a quartet of infectious viruses that are ...