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avian influenza
Bird Flu ‘Not a Food Safety Concern’: Food Safety Regulator
There is no evidence showing the virus can be transmitted via properly cooked chicken and eggs, according to Food Standards Australia New Zealand.
Bird Flu a Reminder to Put up Safeguards Against ‘Threat of a Future Pandemic’: Professor
‘It is not a matter of ’if‘ but ’when‘ the next pandemic occurs,’ the New Zealand COVID-19 Royal Commission inquiry chair said.
Ducks Culled as Flu Hits Sixth Victorian Farm
The duck farm, which is in the current Restricted Area, produces commercial eggs and meat.
Bird Flu Outbreak Sparks Mass Cull of Farmed Chickens
‘This is the first human case of H5N1 avian influenza in Australia.’
H3N8 Avian Flu Virus Has Strong Transmission Potential With Risk of Major Outbreak
A recent study revealed that human isolates of the H3N8 virus can be transmitted through the air among ferrets.
Woman Dies From Bird Flu in Southern China, a Second Woman Is in Critical Condition
Two urgent Bird Flu cases were found in Guangdong, a southern coastal province of China, the first woman is reported dead.
First Case of Human Bird Flu in North America Confirmed, a Second Possible
A woman who recently traveled to China tested positive for H7N9 avian flu. Tests are pending for her husband, who is also sick and was traveling with her.
